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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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However, it enraged some pundits, with former Manchester United defender Gary Neville labelling Cherki "arrogant", and ex-Premier League manager Alan Pardew calling it "an insult in the pro game".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The ripples of the botched Watergate operation spoke to all of those arrogant enough to think they might be able to do it better.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

“This arrogant man came up to me with a cigar and said, ‘Let me guess, this is your old man’s car,’” said Vera.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

I don't want to come off as arrogant here, but I'm the best botanist on the planet.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.