Synonyms for arrogant
ˈær ə gəntar·ro·gant

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1. arrogantadjective

   Antonyms:
   modest, humble

2. arrogantadjective

   Antonyms:
   modest, humble

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.5 / 2 votes

1. arrogant

   In the strict sense, absolute, free from all limitation or control, and supreme, superior to all, can not properly be said of any being except the divine. Both words are used, however, in a modified sense, of human authorities; absolute then signifying free from limitation by other authority, and supreme exalted over all other; as, an absolute monarch, the supreme court. Absolute, in this use, does not necessarily carry any unfavorable sense, but as absolute power in human hands is always abused, the unfavorable meaning predominates. Autocratic power knows no limits outside the ruler's self; arbitrary power, none outside the ruler's will or judgment, arbitrary carrying the implication of wilfulness and capriciousness. Despotic is commonly applied to a masterful or severe use of power, which is expressed more decidedly by tyrannical. Arbitrary may be used in a good sense; as, the pronunciation of proper names is arbitrary; but the bad sense is the prevailing one; as, an arbitrary proceeding. Irresponsible power is not necessarily bad, but eminently dangerous; an executor or trustee should not be irresponsible; an irresponsible ruler is likely to be tyrannical. A perfect ruler might be irresponsible and not tyrannical. Authoritative is used always in a good sense, implying the right to claim authority; imperative, peremptory, and positive are used ordinarily in the good sense; as, an authoritative definition; an imperative demand; a peremptory command; positive instructions; imperious signifies assuming and determined to command, rigorously requiring obedience. An imperious demand or requirement may have in it nothing offensive; it is simply one that resolutely insists upon compliance, and will not brook refusal; an arrogant demand is offensive by its tone of superiority, an arbitrary demand by its unreasonableness; an imperious disposition is liable to become arbitrary and arrogant. A person of an independent spirit is inclined to resent an imperious manner in any one, especially in one whose superiority is not clearly recognized. Commanding is always used in a good sense; as, a commanding appearance; a commanding eminence. Compare DOGMATIC; INFINITE; PERFECT.

   Synonyms:
   absolute, arbitrary, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperative, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal

   Antonyms:
   accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, contingent, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yielding

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1. arrogant, chesty, self-importantadjective

   having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride

   "an arrogant official"; "arrogant claims"; "chesty as a peacock"

   Synonyms:
   self-important, big-chested, chesty

   Antonyms:
   humble

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1. pompous

   Submitted by anonymous on April 6, 2021  

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1. arrogantadjective

   Synonyms:
   haughty, proud, supercilious, lordly, disdainful, contumelious, cavalier, overbearing, overweening, assuming, magisterial, dogmatic, imperious, important, swelling, blustering, big, high, lofty, stately, self-conceited, self-sufficient, UPPISH

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1. arrogantadjective

   Synonyms:
   haughty

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:2.0 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "arrogant":

   cocky, cavalier, self-righteous, presumptuous, haughty, overbearing

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1. John Coffee:

   If you seem arrogant in court, you may be signing your own economic death warrant.

2. Marty Stroud:

   I did something that was very, very bad, i was arrogant, narcissistic, caught up in the culture of winning.

3. Manuel Benavides:

   Its good theyve thrown him out, hes ungrateful and arrogant. You cant bite the hand that has fed you all these years.

4. Petteri Orpo:

   We are seen as an arrogant party. We have to rebuild the trust between the NCP and Finnish citizens.

5. Hillary Clinton:

   How arrogant and sexist can you be? It’s not OK to let people with a long progressive record get away with being sexist.