Definitions

arrogant

[ar-uh-guhnt] / ˈær ə gənt /

ADJECTIVE

having exaggerated self-opinion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aloof bossy cavalier cocky haughty imperious pompous presumptuous pretentious smug vain

WEAK

assuming audacious autocratic biggety bragging cheeky cold-shoulder conceited contemptuous cool disdainful domineering egotistic high-and-mighty high-handed insolent know-it-all lordly on an ego trip overbearing peremptory proud puffed up scornful self-important smarty smarty-pants sniffy snippy snooty snotty stuck up supercilious superior swaggering uppity

Antonyms

STRONGEST

humble modest shy timid unsure

WEAK

meek servile unconceited

Example Sentences

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Robert Pattinson portrays the cruel and arrogant antagonist Antinous, who has own eyes fixed firmly on the queen while her husband is still away.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Apollo executive John Zito, co-president of the firm’s asset-management arm, has said peers across private-equity have been arrogant about their values on buyouts, including Medallia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

MTT in his early 20s was vibrant, arrogant, fearless, full of ideas, a chance taker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But it also signaled a dangerous, misplaced confidence in unaided human reason. Through a series of arrogant miscalculations, Athens’ mostly peaceful, decadeslong hegemony would end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“You must tell me who cuts your hair ...” Anyone with a lick of common sense knew how to deal with arrogant nobility.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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