arrogant

Example Sentences

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More than five weeks into the war, the Iranian army has dismissed what it called Trump's "arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats", saying they would not hinder its operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

Reflecting on his legacy, Coach partly blames the edit but acknowledges he often took himself too seriously, was arrogant, and tried too hard to be larger than life, yet he stresses his authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

But then a less arrogant individual than Tycho would still have had his nose intact and might never have become such a great astronomer in the first place.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin