NYT Dictionary
ARROGANT
/ˈæɹəɡənt/AdjectiveAR-ro-gantar-ro-gant · 3 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English arrogaunt, from Old French arrogant, from Latin arrogāns, present active participle of arrogō.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
authoritariancockyconceitedcondescendingdisdainfulegotisticalhigh-handednarcissisticoverbearingpresumptuous
Antonyms
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