Meaning of ARROGANT
| Pronunciation: | | 'arugunt
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| | Definition: | | [adj] having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride; "an arrogant official"; "arrogant claims"; "chesty as a peacock" |
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| | Synonyms: | | chesty, proud, self-important |
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| | Definition: | | \Ar"ro*gant\, a. [F. arrogant, L. arrogans, p. pr. of
arrogare. See {Arrogate}.]
1. Making, or having the disposition to make, exorbitant
claims of rank or estimation; giving one's self an undue
degree of importance; assuming; haughty; -- applied to
persons.
Arrogant Winchester, that haughty prelate. --Shak.
2. Containing arrogance; marked with arrogance; proceeding
from undue claims or self-importance; -- applied to
things; as, arrogant pretensions or behavior.
Syn: Magisterial; lordly; proud; assuming; overbearing;
presumptuous; haughty. See {Magisterial}.
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