Arrogant
(adjective)
- Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
- Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "assuming, taking liberties"): from old french arrogant, from latin arrogant- "assuming, undertaking", from the verb arrogare, from ad- "to" + rogare "ask".
Examples:
- He had an arrogant attitude and thought he was better than everyone else.
- She was arrogant and refused to listen to other people's opinions.
- His arrogant behavior made him many enemies.
- The arrogant manager was eventually fired.
- His arrogant remark made people dislike him.