arrogance
Translation
arrogance, haughtiness
Examples
His arrogance is very annoying.
His arrogance is very annoying.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s arrogance)) someone's arrogance His arrogance is his biggest weakness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pride, conceit, hubris; Antonyms: humility, modesty
Etymology
From Latin 'arrogantia', from 'arrogare' meaning 'to claim for oneself', from 'ad-' (to) + 'rogare' (to ask, claim).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'arrogantly' 'interrogating' you, claiming they know everything. The 'rog' part is shared.