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10 Language-to-English DictionariesArrogância
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ar-ro-gan-ci-a
"A arrogância dele afastou muitos amigos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims.
"His arrogance made it difficult for him to maintain friendships." - 2
The quality of being arrogant; an offensive display of superiority or self-importance.
"The arrogance of the CEO was evident in his dismissive attitude towards employees."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'arrogance' originates from the Latin 'arrogantia', which means 'presumption' or 'haughtiness'. It evolved through Old French 'arrogance' in the 14th century, retaining its connotation of overbearing pride and self-importance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Arrogance" is said worldwide
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Arrogance
Transliteration: ar-ro-gance
"Son arrogance l'a isolé de ses amis."
Arroganz
Transliteration: ar-ro-gan-ts
"Seine Arroganz machte es schwierig, mit ihm zu arbeiten."
Arroganza
Transliteration: ar-ro-gan-za
"La sua arroganza lo ha allontanato dagli amici."
Arrogancia
Transliteration: ar-ro-gan-cia
"Su arrogancia le costó muchas oportunidades."
Arrogância
Transliteration: ar-ro-gan-ci-a
"A arrogância dele afastou muitos amigos."
अहंकार
Transliteration: ahankaar
"उसका अहंकार उसे दोस्तों से दूर कर रहा था।"
傲慢
Transliteration: àomàn
"他的傲慢使他失去了许多朋友。"
오만
Transliteration: oman
"그의 오만함은 그를 친구들로부터 멀어지게 했다."
傲慢
Transliteration: ōman
"彼の傲慢さは友達を遠ざけた。"
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