arrogant
B2
adj
Freq #5680
Meanings
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1
adj
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
an arrogant official
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2
adj
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.
sound arrogant
Etymology
From Middle English arrogaunt, from Old French arrogant, from Latin arrogāns, present active participle of arrogō.
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