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arrogance

[/ˈærəɡəns/]
nounfeminine
arrogância
1. The quality of being arrogant; excessive pride or self-importance; overbearing sense of one's own superiority
His arrogance prevented him from listening to others' opinions.
Sua arrogância o impediu de ouvir as opiniões dos outros.
2. An overbearing or aggressive manner; presumption
She spoke with such arrogance that everyone felt uncomfortable.
Ela falava com tanta arrogância que todos se sentiam desconfortáveis.
NYC Slang
big head, being stuck up, thinking you're better than everyone
Synonyms
pridehubrishaughtinesspomposityconceitpresumptuousness
Antonyms
humilitymodestymeeknessdeferencesubmissiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrogância
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
arrogância
Common, may be reinforced with 'uma arrogância danada'
São Paulo
arrogância
Standard usage, often criticized in business contexts
Portugal
arrogância
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

swallow one's pride
eat humble pie
bring someone down a peg
a chip on one's shoulder
too big for one's boots
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