arroganza

arrogance

noun ahr-roh-GAHN-tsah Rare

Usage Note

Arroganza denotes a presumptuous, overbearing attitude. It is considered a stronger condemnation than the English 'arrogance' in everyday Italian conversation. The adjective arrogante and the adverb arrogantemente follow the same root. A near-synonym is presunzione (presumptuousness), but arroganza implies more aggression and disrespect toward others.

Examples

"La sua arroganza infastidisce tutti."

Natural Translation

His arrogance annoys everyone.

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