arrogant (Meaning)
arrogant (s)
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
arrogant (a.)
Making, or having the disposition to make, exorbitant claims of rank or estimation; giving one's self an undue degree of importance; assuming; haughty; -- applied to persons.
Containing arrogance; marked with arrogance; proceeding from undue claims or self-importance; -- applied to things; as, arrogant pretensions or behavior.
Synonyms & Antonyms of arrogant
Synonyms:
- vain
- toploftical
- impudent
- high-handed
- condescending
- huffy
- egotistical
- patronizing
- conceited
- stiff-necked
- sniffy
- bossy
- cocky
- toplofty
- boastful
- chesty
- proud
- presuming
- dominating
- peremptory
- uppish
- snobby
- highfalutin
- snobbish
- lordly
- overweening
- self-asserting
- imperious
- disdainful
- hifalutin
- huffish
- lofty
- high-hat
- self-assertive
Antonyms:
- shrinking
- demure
- subdued
- unobtrusive
- unassertive
- acquiescent
- mousy
- unaggressive
- deferential
- submissive
- quiet
- meek
- deferential
- self-critical
- submissive
- unassertive
- compliant
- shrinking
- compliant
- unassuming
- unaggressive
- unobtrusive
- mousy
- meek
- unarrogant
- introverted
- acquiescent
- passive
- quiet
- introverted
- passive
- subdued
- demure
- unarrogant
- self-critical
- unassuming
Synonyms:
- braggart
- immodest
- impertinent
- braggy
- self-satisfied
- egoistic
- uninhibited
- blustery
- self-centered
- magisterial
- pontificating
- snooty
- swaggering
- complacent
- egotistic
- prideful
- self-flattering
- egocentric
- vainglorious
- extraverted
- egoistical
- bragging
- pontifical
- bombastic
- narcissistic
- brash
- self-promoting
- extroverted
- self-conceited
- blusterous
- hubristic
- saucy
- stuck-up
- self-complacent
Antonyms:
arrogant Sentence Examples
- His arrogant demeanor made it challenging for others to engage in meaningful conversation with him.
- Despite his lack of experience, he approached the project with an arrogant sense of superiority.
- The arrogant student believed he knew more than his teachers and rarely listened in class.
- She found his arrogant attitude off-putting and chose to avoid him whenever possible.
- His arrogant behavior towards his colleagues created a toxic work environment.
- The arrogant businessman dismissed any suggestions that didn't align with his own ideas.
- Instead of seeking feedback, he arrogantly assumed he had all the answers.
- Her arrogant dismissal of others' opinions ultimately led to her social isolation.
- The politician's arrogant demeanor alienated potential voters.
- Despite his achievements, his arrogant attitude prevented him from forming meaningful relationships.
FAQs About the word arrogant
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing prideMaking, or having the disposition to make, exorbitant claims of rank or estimation;
bumptious,cavalier, pretentious, superior, important, dominant, domineering, supercilious, high-and-mighty, smug
modest, timid, bashful, bashful, diffident, sheepish, unpretentious, humble, shy, diffident
His arrogant demeanor made it challenging for others to engage in meaningful conversation with him.
Despite his lack of experience, he approached the project with an arrogant sense of superiority.
The arrogant student believed he knew more than his teachers and rarely listened in class.
She found his arrogant attitude off-putting and chose to avoid him whenever possible.
