Arrogant
Adjective
UK
/ˈær.ə.ɡənt/
US
/ˈer.ə.ɡənt/
Definition
Thinking you are better than others and showing it in your behavior.
Example
"He never acts arrogant and always listens to everyone in the group."
"Her arrogant tone made it hard for others to speak or share their ideas freely."
"Nobody likes working with arrogant people who always believe they know everything better."
Explanation
Arrogant means someone thinks too highly of themselves and looks down on others. An arrogant person may act like they are always right or better than everyone else. It’s a negative trait and can hurt relationships, as it makes others feel disrespected or unimportant.