Meaning & use

arrogant

adjective·Everyday

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often shown through a superior or dismissive attitude.

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His arrogant tone made it hard for the team to accept even his good ideas.

She refused to apologize, coming across as arrogant rather than confident.

A note on using this word

Arrogant differs from confident in that it implies disrespect toward others, not just belief in oneself.

Words with a similar meaning

conceitedhaughtyself-important

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