Arrogance

/ˈæɹəɡəns/

/ˈɛɹəɡəns/

Arrogance

a behavior characterized by an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often with a lack of respect for others"

synonyms : haughtiness

hauteur

high-handedness

lordliness

Examples

1. Her arrogance is simply intolerable!

2. Despite his efforts to conceal his true nature, his arrogance and selfishness eventually became evident to everyone.

3. After becoming CEO of the company, Jack's arrogance and lack of empathy became more apparent, proving that the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.

4. Despite knowing that he lacked knowledge on the topic, Tom refused to listen to the opinions of experts, proving that arrogance diminishes wisdom.