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arrogative

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/ˈɛrəɡətɪv/ · ar-ro-ga-tive

Having an attitude of superiority and self-importance; exhibiting haughty behavior.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having an attitude of superiority and self-importance; exhibiting haughty behavior.

خود پسندی اور برتری کا رویہ؛ تکبر سے بھرا رویہ.

فخر

fakhr

Synonyms

haughtyconceitedproudمتکبرخود پسندفخر کرنے والا

Antonyms

humblemodestmeekعاجزانکسارنرم

Common Collocations

  • arrogative behavior
  • arrogative attitude
  • arrogative remarks

Example Sentences

His arrogative nature often alienated him from his peers.

اس کی فخر کرنے والی فطرت اکثر اس کو اس کے ہم عصر لوگوں سے دور کر دیتی تھی.

Us ki fakhr karne wali fitrat aksar us ko is ke humsayar logon se door kar deti thi.

She made arrogative comments during the meeting that made others uncomfortable.

اس نے میٹنگ کے دوران فخر کرنے والے تبصرے کیے جو دوسروں کو بے آرام کر گئے.

Us ne meeting ke doran fakhr karne wale tabsaray kiye jo doosron ko be araam kar gaye.

His arrogative remarks were seen as an attempt to assert dominance.

اس کے فخر کرنے والے کلمات کو فوقیت کے دعوے کے طور پر دیکھا گیا.

Us ke fakhr karne wale kalmaat ko fauqiyat ke daaway ke tor par dekha gaya.

Easily Confused With

arrogant:While 'arrogative' refers to a manner of self-assertion, 'arrogant' describes an attitude of superiority.

Word Family

arrogance
nounتکبر
arrogantly
adverbتکبر کے ساتھ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arrogance' and 'assertive' together – both stem from the root of over-confidence.

Visualize someone looking down on others, puffing out their chest in pride.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تکبر نہ کر دنیا میں اکیلا کون ہے، سبک سر کنے والا یہ بھی ایک عالم ہے.

Takabbur na kar duniya mein akela kaun hai, Sabak sar karne wala yeh bhi aik alam hai.

Don't be arrogant; who in this world is alone? This lesson too is learned in the company of others.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تکبر کا موڈ لگانا، خود کو آنا کرانا.

Takabbur ka mood lagana, khud ko aana karana.

To adopt an arrogant attitude is to fool oneself.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "arrogativus" — to claim for oneself

First known use: 15th century

Derived from Latin, the term has evolved to describe a type of behavior or attitude characterized by excessive pride or self-assertion.