arrogance
intermediateB2/ˈɛr.ə.ɡəns/ · ar-ro-gance
An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims.
Meanings
An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims.
ایک ایسا رویہ جو اپنی برتری کو حاوی کرنے یا خودسر دعوے کرنے میں ظاہر ہوتا ہے۔
غرور
ghuroor
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- excessive arrogance
- arrogance of power
- arrogance towards others
Example Sentences
His arrogance made it difficult for him to work with others.
اس کا غرور دوسروں کے ساتھ کام کرنا مشکل بنا دیتا تھا۔
Us ka ghuroor dusron ke saath kaam karna mushkil bana deta tha.
The arrogance displayed by the leader led to the downfall of his administration.
رہنما کی جانب سے دکھایا گیا غرور اس کے انتظام کی ناکامی کا سبب بنا۔
Rahnuma ki janib se dikhaya gaya ghuroor is ke intizami ki nakami ka sabab bana.
She spoke with such arrogance that it offended many in the room.
اس نے اتنے غرور سے بولی کہ کمرے میں کئی لوگوں کی دل آزاری ہوئی۔
Us ne itne ghuroor se boli ke kamray mein kayi logon ki dil aazari hui.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'arrogance' as 'air' plus 'rogance', where someone is too full of themselves to come down to earth.
Imagine a peacock strutting with its feathers displayed, looking down on others.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ تکبر کرو نہ خود پرست ہو جاؤ، کیا معلوم تمہارا کل کیا ہوگا؟
Na takabbur karo na khud parast ho jao, kya maloom tumhara kal kya hoga?
Do not be arrogant nor become self-absorbed, who knows what your tomorrow will be?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
غرور کا سر نیچا ہوتا ہے۔
Ghurur ka sar neechi hota hai.
Arrogance brings one's head down.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "arrogantia" — to claim for oneself
First known use: 14th century
The word 'arrogance' comes from the Latin word 'arrogantia' which means to claim or demand. It entered English in the late 14th century.