die Überheblichkeit
Translation
arrogance, haughtiness, hubris, presumption
Examples
Seine Überheblichkeit macht ihn bei Kollegen unbeliebt.
His arrogance makes him unpopular with colleagues.
Sie antwortete mit einer gewissen Überheblichkeit.
She answered with a certain arrogance.
Grammar Patterns
arrogance toward sb. arrogance toward sb. His arrogance toward the employees is well-known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arrogance, haughtiness; Antonyms: modesty, humility
Etymology
From 'über' (over, above) + 'heben' (to lift) + '-keit' (noun suffix). It's the quality of 'lifting' oneself 'over' others.
Memory Tips
Picture someone trying to 'lift' (heben) themselves 'over' (über) everyone else.