arrogant
word
/ˈɛɹəɡənt/
E-ruh-guhnt
/ˈæɹəɡənt/
A-ruh-guhnt
Definition
Someone who is arrogant believes they are better or more important than other people and acts in a proud, rude, or disrespectful way.
Usage & Nuances
Typically negative; suggests an unfriendly attitude, excessive pride, or lack of respect. Common collocations: 'seem arrogant', 'arrogant behavior', 'sound arrogant'. Often confused with 'confident', but 'arrogant' implies looking down on others.
Spanish: arrogantePortuguese (BR): arrogantePortuguese (PT): arroganteChinese (Simplified): 傲慢的Chinese (Traditional): 傲慢的Hindi: अहंकारीArabic: متكبرBengali: অহংকারীRussian: высокомерныйJapanese: 傲慢なVietnamese: kiêu ngạoKorean: 거만한Turkish: kibirliUrdu: متکبرIndonesian: arogan
Example Sentences
He is very arrogant and never listens to others.
basic
Don't be arrogant when you win.
basic
People don't like arrogant leaders.
basic
She sounded a bit arrogant during the meeting.
natural
It's hard to work with someone who's that arrogant.
natural
Nobody likes it when you act all arrogant and dismiss people's ideas.
natural