C1 adverb 중립

arrogance

/ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance refers to an offensive display of superiority or self-importance, often involving an exaggerated sense of one's own abilities or status. It typically manifests as a lack of respect for others' opinions and a belief that one is inherently better than their peers.

예시

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1

His arrogance makes it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.

His arrogance makes it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.

2

The diplomat’s arrogance during the negotiations led to a complete breakdown in international communication.

The diplomat’s arrogance during the negotiations led to a complete breakdown in international communication.

3

I can't stand her arrogance; she acts like she's the only one who knows how to do anything.

I can't stand her arrogance; she acts like she's the only one who knows how to do anything.

어휘 가족

명사
arrogance
Verb
arrogate
부사
arrogantly
형용사
arrogant
관련
arrogancy
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암기 팁

Think of the word 'Arrow-gance': Someone with arrogance thinks they are as sharp and fast as an arrow, always looking down at the target from above.

빠른 퀴즈

Despite his brilliance, his ____ made it impossible for his colleagues to collaborate with him effectively.

정답!

정답은: arrogance

예시

1

His arrogance makes it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.

everyday

His arrogance makes it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.

2

The diplomat’s arrogance during the negotiations led to a complete breakdown in international communication.

formal

The diplomat’s arrogance during the negotiations led to a complete breakdown in international communication.

3

I can't stand her arrogance; she acts like she's the only one who knows how to do anything.

informal

I can't stand her arrogance; she acts like she's the only one who knows how to do anything.

4

Historical scholarship suggests that the perceived arrogance of the ruling elite was a primary catalyst for the revolution.

academic

Historical scholarship suggests that the perceived arrogance of the ruling elite was a primary catalyst for the revolution.

5

The CEO's arrogance blinded the company to the obvious flaws in their new market strategy.

business

The CEO's arrogance blinded the company to the obvious flaws in their new market strategy.

어휘 가족

명사
arrogance
Verb
arrogate
부사
arrogantly
형용사
arrogant
관련
arrogancy

자주 쓰는 조합

staggering arrogance staggering arrogance
intellectual arrogance intellectual arrogance
blinded by arrogance blinded by arrogance
display of arrogance display of arrogance
sheer arrogance sheer arrogance

자주 쓰는 구문

the height of arrogance

the height of arrogance

arrogance of power

arrogance of power

stinking with arrogance

stinking with arrogance

자주 혼동되는 단어

arrogance vs confidence

Confidence is a positive belief in one's abilities, while arrogance is an exaggerated and rude sense of superiority over others.

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사용 참고사항

Arrogance is almost exclusively a pejorative term. It is used to describe a personality flaw rather than a temporary state of mind.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners often use the adjective 'arrogant' when they need the noun 'arrogance,' such as saying 'He has a lot of arrogant' instead of 'He has a lot of arrogance.'

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Arrow-gance': Someone with arrogance thinks they are as sharp and fast as an arrow, always looking down at the target from above.

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어원

Derived from the Latin 'arrogare', meaning 'to claim for oneself', combined with the suffix '-ance' to denote a state or quality.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Often used with the preposition 'of' (e.g., the arrogance of the leader) Can be modified by strong adjectives like 'sheer', 'total', or 'staggering'
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문화적 맥락

In many Western cultures, arrogance is viewed as a major social barrier and is frequently contrasted with the valued trait of humility.

빠른 퀴즈

Despite his brilliance, his ____ made it impossible for his colleagues to collaborate with him effectively.

정답!

정답은: arrogance

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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