arrogance

Word Type

n.

arrogance Meaning Definition

The act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner; that species of pride which consists in exorbitant claims of rank, dignity, estimation, or power, or which exalts the worth or importance of the person to an undue degree; proud contempt of others; lordliness; haughtiness; self-assumption; presumption.

Synonyms for arrogance

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Synonym Search Links for arrogance

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