noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors wordnet

Synonyms

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haughtinesshauteurlordlinessairsassuranceassuredness

Antonyms

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humilitymodestypassivityservility

Example

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"The hostess couldn't possibly put up with his arrogance."

Etymology

From Middle English arrogaunce, from Middle French arrogance, from Latin arrogantia.

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