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arrogant behavior

[ˈærəɡənt bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: arrogant behaviors
comportamento arrogante
1. conduct or demeanor characterized by excessive pride, self-importance, and disrespect for others
His arrogant behavior at the meeting offended several colleagues.
O seu comportamento arrogante na reunião ofendeu vários colegas.
2. actions or attitudes that display an overbearing sense of superiority
The CEO's arrogant behavior alienated the entire team.
O comportamento arrogante do CEO alienou toda a equipa.
NYC Slang
big-headed behavior / acting superior
Synonyms
haughty conductpompous behaviorconceited demeanorpresumptuous conductinsolent behavior
Antonyms
humilitymodestyrespectdeferencehumbleness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento arrogante
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comportamento arrogante / atitude de superioridade
May also use 'atitude de superioridade' in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento arrogante / atitude de bravata
Informal contexts may use 'atitude de bravata'
Portugal
comportamento arrogante / comportamento soberbo
European Portuguese may prefer 'comportamento soberbo' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have one's nose in the air
to get too big for one's boots
to think one is better than everyone else
ter a cabeça grande (Portuguese idiom)
andar com o nariz empinado (Portuguese idiom)
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