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Added 9 October 2026

arrogant

/ˈæɹəɡənt/ adjective

In Latin: arrogans, superbus Wiktionary

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Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.
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Origin

From Middle English arrogaunt, from Old French arrogant, from Latin arrogāns, present active participle of arrogō.

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