arrogant

/ˈæɹəɡənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

Adjective

Examples

sound arrogant

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “arrogant” mean?

Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

Is “arrogant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.