adj
arrogant
A-ruh-guhnt
adj
1
Having an inflated opinion of oneself, usually paired with contempt for others.
"The arrogant manager refused to take any feedback from his staff."
"It seemed arrogant of him to skip the queue."
How to Use Arrogant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull of yourself, and dismissive of what other people think or need.
Common pairings
arrogant tone
come across as arrogant
arrogant and rude
Word Forms
more arrogant comparative, most arrogant superlative
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Etymology
From Latin arrogans, present participle of arrogare, "to claim for oneself" — from ad- ("to") + rogare ("to ask").