C1 adverb Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
arrogance
Verb
arrogate
Advérbio
arrogantly
Adjetivo
arrogant
Relacionado
arrogancy
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Dica de memorização

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.

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: arrogance

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
arrogance
Verb
arrogate
Advérbio
arrogantly
Adjetivo
arrogant
Relacionado
arrogancy

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

the height of arrogance

the height of arrogance

arrogance of power

arrogance of power

stinking with arrogance

stinking with arrogance

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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.'

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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: arrogance

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