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