arrogant
Translation
arrogant, haughty, conceited
Examples
He is a very arrogant man.
He is a very arrogant man.
That was an arrogant thing to say.
That was an arrogant thing to say.
Grammar Patterns
to be arrogant He is a very arrogant man.
an arrogant ((sth.)) That was an arrogant thing to say.
Similar Words
Synonyms: haughty, conceited, smug; Antonyms: humble, modest
Etymology
From Latin 'arrogantem' (assuming, overbearing). It shares the same root as the noun 'arrogance'.
Memory Tips
This is the adjective form of 'arrogance'. It describes a person who 'asks for' or 'claims' ('rogare') more than they deserve.