arrogance Antonyms
Strongest:
- bashfulness
- modesty
- bashfulness
- shyness
- shyness
- humility
- humility
- unpretentiousness
- modesty
- unpretentiousness
Strong:
- meekness
- passivity
- lowliness
- self-doubt
- passiveness
- submissiveness
- meekness
- timidity
- submissiveness
- unassumingness
- lowliness
- passiveness
- unassumingness
- diffidence
- self-doubt
- demureness
- demureness
- passivity
- diffidence
- timidity
Weak:
Strongest:
- disdain
- imperiousness
- presumptuousness
- attitude
- superiority
- pretension
- pretence
- superciliousness
- haughtiness
Strong:
- peremptoriness
- lordliness
- loftiness
- bumptiousness
- snobbery
- high-handedness
- pride
- consequence
- assumption
- pomposity
- huffiness
- condescension
- bossiness
- snobbishness
- vanity
- masterfulness
- pretentiousness
- dominance
- self-importance
- pompousness
- pridefulness
- high-horse
- toploftiness
- hauteur
- self-consequence
- pretense
Weak:
- impertinence
- self-assertion
- cockiness
- smugness
- authoritativeness
- boastfulness
- cheek
- swagger
- self-centeredness
- bravado
- egoism
- brag
- inflation
- snootiness
- self-content
- chest-thumping
- conceit
- bombast
- self-satisfaction
- self-conceit
- vaingloriousness
- cheekiness
- snobbism
- egotism
- vainglory
- side
- braggadocio
- bowwow
- complacence
- sauciness
- swelled-head
- superiority-complex
- self-complacency
- self-opinion
- triumphalism
- strut
- self-contentment
- scorn
- impudence
Meaning of arrogance
arrogance (n)
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
arrogance (n.)
The act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree; proud contempt of others; lordliness; haughtiness; self-assumption; presumption.
arrogance Sentence Examples
- His arrogance was evident in the way he spoke down to everyone around him.
- Despite his lack of experience, he displayed an alarming level of arrogance in the boardroom.
- Her arrogance alienated even her closest friends, who grew tired of her condescending attitude.
- The politician's arrogance led to his downfall as voters rejected his sense of entitlement.
- Underneath his facade of confidence lay a deep-seated arrogance that turned many away.
- His arrogance prevented him from seeking advice or considering alternative perspectives.
- The team captain's arrogance caused friction among teammates, hindering their performance.
- Despite his wealth and status, his arrogance made him unpopular among his peers.
- Her arrogance blinded her to her own shortcomings, leading to repeated failures.
- The company's culture of arrogance stifled innovation and collaboration among employees.
FAQs About the word arrogance
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiorsThe act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species o
disdain, imperiousness, presumptuousness, attitude,superiority, pretension, pretence, superciliousness, haughtiness, peremptoriness
bashfulness, modesty, bashfulness, shyness, shyness, humility,humility, unpretentiousness, modesty, unpretentiousness
His arrogance was evident in the way he spoke down to everyone around him.
Despite his lack of experience, he displayed an alarming level of arrogance in the boardroom.
Her arrogance alienated even her closest friends, who grew tired of her condescending attitude.
The politician's arrogance led to his downfall as voters rejected his sense of entitlement.
