Explanation at your level:
Arrogance is when you think you are the best. You do not listen to friends. It is not a good way to be.
Arrogance is a bad quality. An arrogant person thinks they are better than everyone. They do not care about other people's ideas.
When someone is arrogant, they act superior. They might brag about their skills and ignore what others say. It is usually seen as a negative personality trait.
Arrogance is an offensive display of self-importance. It is often contrasted with humility. People who are arrogant often struggle to maintain healthy relationships because they lack respect for others.
Arrogance manifests as an unwarranted sense of superiority. It is a psychological state where one overestimates their own abilities while simultaneously devaluing the contributions of peers. It is frequently used in academic or professional critiques.
The term denotes a hubristic disposition, often rooted in an inflated ego. In literary and philosophical contexts, arrogance is the antithesis of wisdom, as it precludes the possibility of learning from others. It is a complex social construct that signals a lack of emotional intelligence.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Arrogance is an offensive display of superiority.
- It is an uncountable noun.
- It is the opposite of humility.
- It is often used to describe negative behavior.
Hey there! Let's talk about arrogance. It's a word we use to describe someone who has a super inflated ego. Think of someone who walks into a room acting like they own the place and that nobody else's opinion matters.
It's not just about being confident. Confidence is great, but arrogance crosses the line into being rude and dismissive. It's that feeling of, 'I'm better than you, so why should I listen?' It's a trait that usually makes people pretty hard to get along with!
The word arrogance has a cool history. It comes from the Latin word arrogare, which means 'to claim for oneself.' Back in the day, it literally meant someone who was claiming rights or honors that weren't actually theirs.
It evolved through Old French before landing in English in the 16th century. It’s closely related to the word arrogate, which means to take something without permission. So, historically, an arrogant person was someone 'taking' status or importance that they didn't really deserve.
You'll mostly hear arrogance used in serious or critical contexts. It's a negative word, so you wouldn't use it to give someone a compliment! Common pairings include sheer arrogance or intellectual arrogance.
It's formal enough for an essay or a business report, but you can definitely use it in casual conversation to describe a frustrating coworker or a rude character in a movie. Just be careful—calling someone arrogant is a pretty strong insult!
- Full of oneself: Someone who is so arrogant they only care about their own interests.
- High and mighty: Acting superior to everyone else.
- Get off your high horse: A command to stop acting arrogant.
- Big-headed: Thinking you are much more important or talented than you are.
- Think the world revolves around you: Believing your needs are the only ones that matter.
Arrogance is an uncountable noun, so you don't say 'an arrogance.' You would say 'his arrogance' or 'pure arrogance.' It's pronounced AIR-uh-guns in both US and UK English.
It rhymes with words like negligence or elegance, though the meaning is totally different. The stress is always on the first syllable, which gives it that sharp, punchy feeling when you say it out loud.
Fun Fact
It comes from 'ad' (to) + 'rogare' (to ask/claim).
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'air-uh-guns'
Sounds like 'air-uh-guns'
Common Errors
- pronouncing the 'g' as 'j'
- stressing the second syllable
- adding an extra syllable
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to use
Simple to pronounce
Commonly heard
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Uncountable Nouns
Arrogance is...
Noun Suffixes
-ance
Adjective vs Noun
Arrogant vs Arrogance
Examples by Level
He is very arrogant.
He acts superior.
Adjective form.
Do not be arrogant.
Don't act better than others.
Imperative.
His arrogance is bad.
His bad behavior.
Noun usage.
She has no arrogance.
She is humble.
Negative.
Is he arrogant?
Does he act superior?
Question.
Arrogance is not nice.
Being rude is bad.
General statement.
He speaks with arrogance.
He talks in a rude way.
Prepositional phrase.
I dislike his arrogance.
I don't like his ego.
Verb + noun.
Stop acting with such arrogance.
His arrogance ruined the meeting.
She was known for her arrogance.
Don't let your arrogance hide your mistakes.
His arrogance made him lose friends.
Is arrogance a sign of weakness?
I cannot stand his arrogance.
She showed pure arrogance today.
His arrogance prevented him from learning.
The manager's arrogance caused the team to quit.
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
She apologized for her earlier arrogance.
His arrogance was his downfall.
Don't mistake his silence for arrogance.
The politician's arrogance alienated voters.
He was blinded by his own arrogance.
The sheer arrogance of his proposal shocked everyone.
Intellectual arrogance often hinders scientific progress.
She managed to hide her arrogance behind a fake smile.
His arrogance is a defense mechanism for his insecurity.
We were offended by the arrogance of his demands.
It takes courage to admit that arrogance is a flaw.
The CEO's arrogance led to the company's collapse.
Her arrogance made it impossible to collaborate.
The protagonist's tragic flaw was his unchecked arrogance.
Such arrogance is typical of those who have never faced failure.
He treated the advice with characteristic arrogance.
The report criticized the arrogance of the ruling elite.
Arrogance often masks a deep-seated lack of self-worth.
His arrogance was so pervasive it poisoned the entire office culture.
True leaders avoid the trap of arrogance.
The arrogance of the claim was matched only by its inaccuracy.
The hubris and arrogance displayed by the empire led to its inevitable decline.
Her arrogance was a brittle shell protecting a fragile ego.
He possessed a quiet arrogance that was arguably more off-putting than overt bragging.
The scholar's arrogance alienated his colleagues in the department.
One must distinguish between healthy self-esteem and toxic arrogance.
The arrogance of the youth is a common literary trope.
His arrogance was tempered only by his eventual realization of his errors.
Such arrogance is a barrier to genuine human connection.
مترادفها
متضادها
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"full of oneself"
very arrogant
He is so full of himself.
casual"high and mighty"
acting superior
Stop acting so high and mighty.
casual"get off your high horse"
stop being arrogant
Get off your high horse and listen.
casual"big-headed"
conceited
Don't get big-headed just because you won.
casual"act like you own the place"
behaving with extreme arrogance
He walks in and acts like he owns the place.
casual"think the sun shines out of one's backside"
thinking you are perfect
He thinks the sun shines out of his backside.
informalEasily Confused
Similar ending
Ignorance is not knowing; arrogance is being proud.
His ignorance of the law is not an excuse; his arrogance is.
Both relate to self-view
Confidence is healthy; arrogance is toxic.
She has confidence; he has arrogance.
Both involve self
Ego is the self; arrogance is the behavior.
His ego is huge, leading to arrogance.
Both involve self-worth
Pride can be positive; arrogance is always negative.
He takes pride in his work, not arrogance.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + shows + arrogance
He shows arrogance in meetings.
His/Her + arrogance + verb
His arrogance caused problems.
Full of + arrogance
The room was full of arrogance.
Accused of + arrogance
She was accused of arrogance.
The + arrogance + of + noun
The arrogance of the youth is common.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
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Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Arrogance is a noun; arrogant is the adjective.
It is an uncountable noun.
Arrogance is pride; ignorance is lack of knowledge.
Do not use the indefinite article.
The suffix is -ance.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a balloon that is too full of air (arrogance) and ready to pop.
When Native Speakers Use It
We use it when someone is being dismissive or rude.
Cultural Insight
In Western culture, humility is often valued over arrogance.
Grammar Shortcut
Use 'his/her/their arrogance' to describe someone's behavior.
Say It Right
Focus on the 'AIR' sound at the start.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't say 'an arrogance'.
Did You Know?
It comes from Latin for 'to ask'.
Study Smart
Learn it alongside 'humility' to see the difference.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Arrogant people like to 'air' their opinions, even when nobody asks.
Visual Association
A person standing on a tall pedestal looking down at others.
Word Web
چالش
Try to spot the word in a news article about a politician.
ریشه کلمه
Latin
Original meaning: To claim for oneself
بافت فرهنگی
It is a strong, negative label; use with caution.
Commonly used in professional and social settings to describe negative leadership traits.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
at work
- arrogant attitude
- display of arrogance
- lack of humility
in relationships
- arrogance destroys trust
- needs to be humble
in politics
- arrogance of power
- arrogant leader
in sports
- cocky and arrogant
- lost due to arrogance
Conversation Starters
"Do you think arrogance is ever a good thing?"
"How do you deal with an arrogant person?"
"Can someone be confident without being arrogant?"
"What is the difference between pride and arrogance?"
"Have you ever been called arrogant?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you encountered someone arrogant.
How do you keep yourself humble?
Why is arrogance considered a bad trait in leadership?
Write about a character who learns to overcome their arrogance.
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo. Confidence is believing in yourself; arrogance is believing you are better than others.
You can say: 'His arrogance was clear to everyone.'
No, it is uncountable.
Usually not, unless you are admitting to a flaw.
Arrogant.
Yes, it is standard in both formal and informal English.
No.
Yes, it is almost always negative.
خودت رو بسنج
His ___ made everyone leave the room.
Arrogance is the noun describing the bad behavior.
What does 'arrogant' mean?
Arrogant means thinking you are better than others.
Arrogance is a positive trait.
Arrogance is widely considered a negative trait.
Word
معنی
Matching synonyms and antonyms.
Standard subject-verb-adjective structure.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Arrogance is the act of thinking you are better than everyone else, which usually ruins your relationships.
- Arrogance is an offensive display of superiority.
- It is an uncountable noun.
- It is the opposite of humility.
- It is often used to describe negative behavior.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a balloon that is too full of air (arrogance) and ready to pop.
When Native Speakers Use It
We use it when someone is being dismissive or rude.
Cultural Insight
In Western culture, humility is often valued over arrogance.
Grammar Shortcut
Use 'his/her/their arrogance' to describe someone's behavior.
مثال
His arrogance makes it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.
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