Main Entry: ar·ro·gant

Pronunciation: \-gənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin arrogant-, arrogans, present participle of arrogare

Date: 14th century

1 : exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner <an arrogant official>
2 : proceeding from or characterized by arrogance <an arrogant reply>

synonyms see proud

— ar·ro·gant·ly adverb