arrogance

The word “arrogance” means an excessive sense of one's own importance, often shown through disrespect for others. In plain terms, thinking far too highly of yourself, and letting it show.

“Arrogance” is pronounced AR-uh-guhns (/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ in IPA).

Here is “arrogance” used in a sentence: “His arrogance made it hard for the team to trust his decisions.”

The opposite of “arrogance” — its antonyms — are humility, modesty, passivity and servility.

“Arrogance” is a noun.

The word “arrogance” comes from Latin. From Latin arrogantia, from arrogare, "to claim for oneself" — the same root as arrogant.

“Arrogance” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Confidence is a healthy belief in one's own abilities, while arrogance is an excessive, often unpleasant sense of self-importance that shows disrespect for others. Confident people can acknowledge others' strengths, whereas arrogance tends to dismiss or belittle them.

Pride can be a positive feeling of satisfaction in one's own or others' achievements, while arrogance specifically involves an inflated sense of importance paired with disregard for other people. Arrogance is generally viewed as a negative trait, whereas pride is not always so.

Yes, arrogance is consistently viewed negatively because it involves an excessive sense of importance often expressed through disrespect toward others. It is rarely, if ever, used as a compliment.