Antonyms for arrogance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ar-uh-guhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈær ə gəns


Definition of arrogance

Origin :
  • c.1300, from Old French arrogance (12c.), from Latin arrogantia, from arrogantem (nominative arrogans) "assuming, overbearing, insolent," present participle of arrogare "to claim for oneself, assume," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + rogare "ask, propose" (see rogation).
  • noun exaggerated self-opinion
Example sentences :
  • In the arrogance of his heart he said, "I can defy the future."
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • "Come on over to the hammock," he commanded, with all the arrogance of a lover.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • Also they are of a social, gracious disposition, equally free from cowardice and arrogance.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • And there was a world of arrogance in the way he said, “I own the land.”
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The sneer passed out of his face, the arrogance out of his demeanour.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Far, indeed, from it, I found no arrogance or coldness in her.
  • Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini
  • We cannot put it away, and when we make the attempt we are punished for our pride and arrogance.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • He was blinded by his arrogance to think that he could stand against the hosts of Heaven.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • The arrogance, the cold imperiousness of the message struck him dumb with amazement.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "I am Monna Valentina's captain here," he announced, with arrogance.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

Synonyms for arrogance

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