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Arrogance

/ˈæɹ.oʊ.ɡəns/

The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another

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📖 Definitions of "Arrogance"

noun

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The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another

🔄 Synonyms of "Arrogance"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
haughtinessnoun	The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.
lordlinessnoun	The property of being lordly; the bearing or manner of a lord.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Arrogance"

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Word	Definition
haughtinessnoun	The state or property of being haughty; arrogance, snobbery.
lordlinessnoun	The property of being lordly; the bearing or manner of a lord.
pridenoun	A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
hubrisnoun	Excessive arrogance or pride, or presumption, originally (Greek mythology) toward the gods.
surquedrynoun	(obsolete) Overweening pride; arrogance.
assertivenessnoun	The quality of being assertive.
swaggernoun	Confidence, pride.
high-handednessnoun	The state or quality of being high-handed.
audacitynoun	Insolent boldness, especially when imprudent or unconventional.
conceitnoun	(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris.
bullyingnoun	Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
intransigencenoun	Unwillingness to change one's views or to agree.
presumptionnoun	The belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true.
twinklenoun	A sparkle or glimmer of light.
tyrannynoun	A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power, or this system of government; especially, one that acts cruelly and unjustly.
hegemonynoun	(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
nervenoun	Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
gallnoun	(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
egotismnoun	A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
self-importancenoun	An exaggerated estimate of one's own importance or merit, especially as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit.