arrogance
noun
ar·ro·gance
ˈer-ə-gən(t)s 
ˈa-rə-
: an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
Examples of arrogance in a Sentence
He was like a movie star at his high school reunion, muting his arrogance and trying to be a regular guy for old times' sake. He seemed to genuinely appreciate the honor.
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Carlo Rotella, New York Times Sports Magazine, June 2008
This kind of official arrogance is not new, of course, although it is perhaps more common in dictatorships than in democracies.
—Ian Buruma, New York Times Book Review, 17 Sept. 2006
Arrogance is, at once, what an athlete most needs and what fans least want to see.
—Dan Le Batard, ESPN, 15 Mar. 2004
A British expat who could have stepped out of a Graham Greene plot, Twyman makes an improbable Jamaican hero. His self-assurance borders on arrogance, particularly when something is not done precisely the way he would do it himself.
—Barry Estabrook, Gourmet, July 2003
Her arrogance has earned her a lot of enemies.
We were shocked by the arrogance of his comments.
Carlo Rotella, New York Times Sports Magazine, June 2008
This kind of official arrogance is not new, of course, although it is perhaps more common in dictatorships than in democracies.
—Ian Buruma, New York Times Book Review, 17 Sept. 2006
Arrogance is, at once, what an athlete most needs and what fans least want to see.
—Dan Le Batard, ESPN, 15 Mar. 2004
A British expat who could have stepped out of a Graham Greene plot, Twyman makes an improbable Jamaican hero. His self-assurance borders on arrogance, particularly when something is not done precisely the way he would do it himself.
—Barry Estabrook, Gourmet, July 2003
Her arrogance has earned her a lot of enemies.
We were shocked by the arrogance of his comments.
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The Knicks have pulled it off by being resilient, near perfect in spurts and with the help of arrogance from the opponent.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
While personal branding is important, focusing too much on individual achievements can create the perception of arrogance or self-centeredness.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Much like Detroit lost its hold on the auto industry, California has lost its dominance, mostly due to the arrogance of not understanding there are always alternatives.
—Bill Mechanic, Deadline, 5 May 2025
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James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
While personal branding is important, focusing too much on individual achievements can create the perception of arrogance or self-centeredness.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Much like Detroit lost its hold on the auto industry, California has lost its dominance, mostly due to the arrogance of not understanding there are always alternatives.
—Bill Mechanic, Deadline, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for arrogance
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“Arrogance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrogance. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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arrogance
noun
ar·ro·gance
ˈar-ə-gən(t)s
: a sense of one's own importance that shows itself in a proud and insulting way
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