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arrogant

/ˈær.ə.ɡənt/

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often accompanied by a lack of respect for others. It describes someone who acts superior and dismisses the opinions or feelings of those they deem beneath them.

Exemples

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I found him a bit arrogant when he kept interrupting everyone at the party.

I found him a bit arrogant when he kept interrupting everyone at the party.

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The committee criticized the CEO's arrogant dismissal of environmental concerns.

The committee criticized the CEO's arrogant dismissal of environmental concerns.

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Stop being so arrogant; you aren't the only one who knows how to fix a car.

Stop being so arrogant; you aren't the only one who knows how to fix a car.

Famille de mots

Nom
arrogance
Adverbe
arrogantly
Adjectif
arrogant
Apparenté
arrogancy
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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Arrogant' person as someone who thinks they are like an 'Arrow'—always pointing upward and looking down on everyone else.

Quiz rapide

Despite his brilliance, his ______ behavior made him very unpopular among his colleagues.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : arrogant

Exemples

1

I found him a bit arrogant when he kept interrupting everyone at the party.

everyday

I found him a bit arrogant when he kept interrupting everyone at the party.

2

The committee criticized the CEO's arrogant dismissal of environmental concerns.

formal

The committee criticized the CEO's arrogant dismissal of environmental concerns.

3

Stop being so arrogant; you aren't the only one who knows how to fix a car.

informal

Stop being so arrogant; you aren't the only one who knows how to fix a car.

4

Historians argue that such an arrogant foreign policy eventually led to the empire's isolation.

academic

Historians argue that such an arrogant foreign policy eventually led to the empire's isolation.

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His arrogant stance during the negotiation made it impossible to reach a consensus.

business

His arrogant stance during the negotiation made it impossible to reach a consensus.

Famille de mots

Nom
arrogance
Adverbe
arrogantly
Adjectif
arrogant
Apparenté
arrogancy

Collocations courantes

arrogant attitude arrogant attitude
dismissively arrogant dismissively arrogant
arrogant tone of voice arrogant tone of voice
becoming increasingly arrogant becoming increasingly arrogant
arrogant display of power arrogant display of power

Phrases Courantes

arrogant as a peacock

arrogant as a peacock

blinded by arrogance

blinded by arrogance

an arrogant streak

an arrogant streak

Souvent confondu avec

arrogant vs confident

Confidence is a positive belief in one's abilities, whereas arrogance involves a sense of superiority and looking down on others.

arrogant vs proud

Pride can be a positive feeling of satisfaction in an achievement, while arrogance is always seen as a negative character flaw.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used pejoratively to describe someone's personality or behavior. It is often paired with verbs like 'to be', 'to seem', or 'to become'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse the adjective 'arrogant' with the noun 'arrogance', saying things like 'He has a lot of arrogant' instead of 'He has a lot of arrogance'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of an 'Arrogant' person as someone who thinks they are like an 'Arrow'—always pointing upward and looking down on everyone else.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'arrogantem', meaning 'claiming for oneself,' from 'ad-' (to) and 'rogare' (to ask).

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., He is arrogant). Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., The arrogant man). Often followed by the preposition 'towards' or 'to' (e.g., He was arrogant towards his staff).
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, arrogance is viewed as a significant social flaw, sharply contrasted with the valued trait of humility.

Quiz rapide

Despite his brilliance, his ______ behavior made him very unpopular among his colleagues.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : arrogant

Mots lis

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B2

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boneyard

B2

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bonfire

B2

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bongo

B2

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bonito

B2

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bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

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bonsai

B2

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bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

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