aanmatiging — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arrogance noun An excessive sense of one's own importance, often shown through disrespect for others.
- presumption noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
- pretension noun A claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.
Senses
aanmatiging is used for these senses in English:
- arrogance The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.
- presumption (dated) Arrogant behaviour; the act of venturing beyond due bounds of reverence or respect.
- pretension Pretentiousness.
presumption — full definition
- noun Something accepted as probably true without direct proof, or the act of assuming it.
- noun Behaviour that is arrogant or overstepping, going beyond what is appropriate.