Arrogant
Pronunciation
- RP IPA: /ˈæɹəɡənt/
- GenAm IPA: /ˈɛəɹəɡənt/
Alternative forms
- arrogaunt obsolete
Origin
From Old French arrogant, from Latin arrogÄns, present active participle of arrogÅ.
Full definition of arrogant
Adjective
arrogant
- Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
- 1878, Friedrich Nietzsche, Wanting to be Loved, The demand to be loved is the greatest of all arrogant presumptions.
- 1987, Sam Donaldson, Hold On, Mr President!, Call me a braggart, call me arrogant. People at ABC (and elsewhere) have called me worse. But when you need the job done on deadline, you’ll call me.
Usage notes
Said of people, statements, etc.