arrogant

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When Perry’s parents divorced, her mother, too arrogant to sustain a conventional job, resorted to other ways to keep the family afloat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

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

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

He was arrogant, and maybe not only that: Perhaps he had no emotion whatsoever.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel