[
US
/ˈɛɹəɡəns/
]
[ UK /ˈæɹəɡəns/ ]
[ UK /ˈæɹəɡəns/ ]
NOUN
- overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
How To Use arrogance In A Sentence
- As he ran past, the arquebusier shouted something about Susanoo, the kami of storms, and how he was punishing them for their arrogance. Blood Ninja II
- Enforcers in full-face helmets were everywhere, striding through the crowd with arrogance born of unchallenged supremacy.
- Querulousness, arrogance and an erratic streak alienated even his closest supporters, dooming his place in history.
- Is it arrogance, stupidity or coaching that has led to this? Times, Sunday Times
- As the path dipped in a fold in the field the barn rose higher in his vision to dominate the skyline and the arrogance became menace. A TROUT IN THE MILK
- Yeah, this kind of unquestioning arrogance is why I'm an atheist. Report: Obama Meets Unconditionally With George Will, Bill Kristol, David Brooks
- By arrogance I don't mean pride, for there is no harm in being proud of what we have achieved in all fields of human activity.
- Rather than this being understood as outdated elitism, or arrogance, this can be read more subtly.
- Time and again, Ike put up with the foibles, discourtesies, and downright arrogance of his official subor dinate, while at the same time insisting that his major decisions be carried out. General Ike
- In Ionia, Pausanias' arrogance and lust for gold and women aroused widespread anger.