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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.

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