arrogance — an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈærəɡəns/
Korean meaning: 거만함, 오만함, 건방짐
Korean pronunciation: **애**러건스
Example Sentences
- The CEO's arrogance was so extreme that he refused to listen to anyone's advice, even when the company was clearly failing.
- My cat's arrogance is impressive - she acts like she owns the house and I'm just the hired help.
- His arrogance was his downfall; he thought he was invincible until he lost everything.
arrogance
NOUN//ˈærəɡəns//
an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
His arrogance showed when he refused to shake the champion's hand after losing.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'arrogantia'에서 온 말로, 원래는 '자신에게 어울리지 않는 것을 요구하다'라는 뜻이었습니다. 마치 자신의 분수를 모르고 과도한 권리를 주장하는 모습에서 나온 단어죠.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's arrogance was so extreme that he refused to listen to anyone's advice, even when the company was clearly failing.”
“My cat's arrogance is impressive - she acts like she owns the house and I'm just the hired help.”
“His arrogance was his downfall; he thought he was invincible until he lost everything.”
“The student's arrogance in correcting the professor turned out to be justified when she proved him wrong.”
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