arrogante
arrogant
adjective ahr-roh-GAHN-teh Rare
Origin: From Latin arrogans, present participle of arrogare (to claim for oneself).
Usage Note
Arrogante is invariable for gender — un uomo arrogante and una donna arrogante both use the same form. The plural is arroganti. It is somewhat stronger than presuntuoso (presumptuous) and carries an implication of actively dismissing others' worth.
Examples
"Il suo tono arrogante infastidiva tutti."
Natural Translation
His arrogant tone annoyed everyone.
Related Words
Explore Italian by topic