Meaning & use
arrogance
An exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often shown through a superior or overbearing manner.
See it in a sentence
His arrogance made it hard for him to accept feedback from his teammates.
Despite her success, she never lost her humility or displayed any arrogance.
A note on using this word
Arrogance describes an attitude, while confidence is neutral or positive; the line between the two often depends on how a person treats others' opinions.
Words with a similar meaning
conceithaughtiness
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Words with an opposite meaning
humilitymodesty
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