Arrogance

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæɹə.gÉ™ns/

Alternative forms

• arrogaunce

Origin

Old French, from Latin arrogantia.

Full definition of arrogance

Noun

1. 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.

Synonyms

• See also .

Related terms

• arrogancy
• arrogant
• arrogate
• arrogation