| 释义 |
ar·ro·gant
\-gənt\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, present participle of arrogare
1. : having a feeling of superiority that shows or is inclined to show itself in an overbearing attitude or in claiming more consideration than is due to one's position, dignity, or power : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance : overbearingly haughty
< he was arrogant, overbearing, conceited, and passionate — without any rank which could excuse pride — Anthony Trollope >
2. : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance
< his administration had been arrogant and despotic — Willa Cather >
Synonyms: see proud |