Arrogant
/ˈær.ə.ɡənt/noun
Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
Did you know?The Latin root of 'arrogant' is 'arrogare', which means 'to claim for oneself', hinting at the dark side of unchecked ambition and self-importance.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
arrogans
“claiming or taking for oneself, assuming authority unjustly.”
Old French
Old French
arrogant
“presumptuous, overstepping bounds of propriety.”
Middle English
Middle English
arrogant
“possessing an inflated self-esteem or pride.”
Modern English
English
arrogant
“characterized by haughty self-importance.”
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