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/
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.
The CEO's arrogance was obvious in every meeting.
His arrogance led to ignorance, and eventually brought serious consequences.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'arrogantia', which originally meant 'to claim or demand what is not one's due'. It developed from the concept of someone overstepping their proper station or asserting excessive rights beyond what befits their position.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + rogare (to ask, demand) + -antia (quality, state): literally 'arrogating to oneself' or 'claiming for oneself', expressing the quality of demanding more than is appropriate.
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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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