arrogance meaning

UK US /ˈɛrəɡəns/ 3 syllables

arrogance (noun): overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors.

Definition of arrogance

  1. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

    Synonyms: haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness

    Type of: pride

    Kinds: condescension, contemptuousness, hubris, imperiousness, superiority, snobbery

    Related forms: arrogant

How to pronounce arrogance

arrogance is pronounced /ˈɛrəɡəns/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AR · words ending in CE · 9-letter words

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