arrogant
UK: /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/ | US: /ˈer.ə.ɡənt/
adj. having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; haughty.
arrogant = ar<to> + rog<ask> + ant<adjective suffix>
- ar<to>: From Latin ad- (to, toward), assimilated to ar- before r.
- rog<ask>: From Latin rogare (to ask, propose).
- ant<adjective suffix>: Latin -antem (present participle ending), implying a characteristic action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word arrogant traces back to Latin arrogantem (presumptuous), derived from arrogare (to claim for oneself). It combines ad- (toward) + rogare (ask), originally meaning "to ask excessively" or "demand unjustly." Over time, it evolved to describe someone who asserts superiority without justification, reflecting the metaphorical "asking too much" of respect or status.
His arrogant demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.
She dismissed the feedback with an arrogant wave of her hand.
The CEO’s arrogant attitude alienated many employees.
Never mistake confidence for arrogant behavior.
His arrogant assumption that he would win annoyed the competitors.