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arrogancy

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/ˈɛr.ə.ɡən.si/ · ar-ro-gan-cy

An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims.

Meanings

nounformal

An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims.

ایک برتری کا رویہ جو غالباً خود پسندی کے انداز میں ظاہر ہوتا ہے یا بے جا دعووں میں مبتلا ہوتا ہے۔

تکبر

takabbur

Synonyms

pridehubrisconceitغرورخود پسندیتکبر

Antonyms

humilitymodestymeeknessعاجزیانکسارینرمی

Common Collocations

  • arrogant attitude
  • display of arrogancy
  • arrogant claims

Example Sentences

His arrogancy made it difficult for others to approach him.

اس کا تکبر دوسروں کے لیے اس کے قریب جانا مشکل بنا دیتا تھا۔

Us ka takabbur dosron ke liye is ke qareeb jana mushkil bana deta tha.

Arrogancy is often met with resistance in teamwork.

تکبر اکثر گروپ ورک میں مزاحمت کا سامنا کرتا ہے۔

Takabbur aksar group work mein muqabla ka samna karta hai.

Her arrogancy alienated her from her peers.

اس کا تکبر اسے اپنے ہم پیشوں سے دور کر دیتا تھا۔

Us ka takabbur use apne hum peshoon se door kar deta tha.

Easily Confused With

arrogance:Arrogancy is less commonly used and can be seen as a variant of arrogance, which is the more standard term.

Word Family

arrogant
adjectiveتکبرانہ
arrogate
verbخود سے حق و اختیار لینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arrogant' to remember 'arrogancy' as they share the same root.

Imagine a peacock displaying its feathers in a showy manner, symbolizing arrogance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہیں ہے زمانے کو اس کے غم میں دلچسپی، تیرا تکبر، پھر بھی توء ہے بے زاری کی بات۔

Nahin hai zamane ko is ke gham mein dilchaspi, Tera takabbur, phir bhi tu hai bezari ki baat.

The world has no interest in your sorrow, Your arrogance, still, is a matter of annoyance.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تکبر کا سر ہمیشہ نیچا ہوتا ہے۔

Takabbur ka sar hamesha neechay hota hai.

The head of arrogance is always bowed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "arrogantia" — presumption, pride

First known use: 15th century

The word evolved from Latin and entered Middle English, influenced by the sense of excessive pride and entitlement.