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arrogantly

[/ˈærəɡəntli/]
adverb
arrogantemente
1. In a manner that shows excessive pride or self-importance; with unwarranted confidence and dismissiveness toward others
He arrogantly dismissed all criticism without considering its merit.
Ele arrogantemente descartou todas as críticas sem considerar seu mérito.
2. In a haughty or presumptuous way; with overbearing superiority
She arrogantly assumed she would win the competition.
Ela arrogantemente assumiu que venceria a competição.
Synonyms
haughtilyproudlypresumptuouslydisdainfullysuperciliouslycockily
Antonyms
humblymodestlymeeklyrespectfullydiffidently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arrogantemente
Most common form used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
arrogantemente
Standard usage
Portugal
arrogantemente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

with one's nose in the air
high and mighty
too big for one's boots
com ares de grandeza
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