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arrogance

/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.55 in modern English

Syllables
ar-ro-gance
IPA
/ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Middle English arrogaunce, from Middle French arrogance, from Latin arrogantia.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

arrogances (plural) arrogaunce (alternative, obsolete)

Frequently Paired Words

arrogancy arrogant arrogate arrogation braggart cheeky

Synonyms

bluster cockiness conceit disdain douchebaggery egotism grandiosity haughtiness hauteur wind hubris lordliness

Antonyms

servility humility modesty passivity

Questions

How do you pronounce arrogance?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/.
What does arrogance mean?
The state of being arrogant; a type of extreme or foolish pride in which someone feels much superior to another.
Where does arrogance come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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