arrogance
word
/ˈɛɹəɡəns/
AIR-uh-guhns
/ˈæɹəɡəns/
A-ruh-guhns
Definition
Arrogance is the behavior or attitude of believing you are better or more important than others, often shown in a rude or disrespectful way.
Usage & Nuances
'Arrogance' is a formal noun, common in both written and spoken English when describing negative attitudes. It is often used after verbs like 'show', 'display', or 'be filled with'. Not to be confused with 'confidence', which is positive. Adjective: 'arrogant'.
Spanish: arroganciaPortuguese (BR): arrogânciaPortuguese (PT): arrogânciaChinese (Simplified): 傲慢Chinese (Traditional): 傲慢Hindi: अहंकारArabic: غرور - تكبرBengali: অহংকার - দাম্ভিকতাRussian: высокомериеJapanese: 傲慢Vietnamese: kiêu ngạo - ngạo mạnKorean: 거만함 - 오만함Turkish: kibir - kendini beğenmişlikUrdu: تکبر - غرورIndonesian: kesombongan
Example Sentences
Arrogance can make it hard to work with others.
basic
His arrogance made him ignore good advice.
basic
People dislike leaders who show arrogance.
basic
You could really feel the arrogance in his voice at the meeting.
natural
Her arrogance put everyone off from asking questions.
natural
There's a thin line between confidence and arrogance.
natural