: having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people : having or showing arrogance
an arrogant young attorney
She's first in her class, but she's not arrogant about it.
an arrogant remark/attitude
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“Arrogant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/arrogant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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