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Definition of Arrogant
1. Adjective. Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride. "Chesty as a peacock"
Similar to: Proud
Derivative terms: Arrogance, Self-importance, Self-importance
Definition of Arrogant
1. a. 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.
Definition of Arrogant
1. Adjective. Given to arrogating; having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Arrogant
1. overly convinced of one's own worth or importance [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Arrogant
Literary usage of Arrogant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications (1848)
"Now to the second query, what it is to hold forth doctrine or practice in an
arrogant or impetuous way ? The answer- Truth. Although it hath not pleased Mr. ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1796)
"Í i!o not call you a vain m;r,Ki. „„,t „ t'.\\'.\. „.an:_-_ and arrogant coxcomb
for vindicating your ..."
3. America Revisited: From the Bay of New York to the Gulf of Mexico, and from by George Augustus Sala (1886)
"arrogant ATLANTA. Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 21. JUST prior to quitting the City of
Many Cows, intent study of my " Appleton " convinced me that it was not ..."
4. Battles of the British Navy by Joseph Allen (1852)
"The arrogant had one midshipman and six seamen killed and twenty-seven wounded.
The loss of the French squadron amounted to forty-two killed and 104 wounded ..."
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