Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In an arrogant manner; with undue pride and contempt of others; with haughty presumption.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In an arrogant manner; with undue pride or self-importance.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb In an
arrogant manner; withundue pride orself-importance .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an arrogant manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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The problem is, of course, that as networks become less neutral our virtual household turns into a public space where police, advertisers and just about anyone strolls in arrogantly and takes a peak.
AT&T and Other I.S.P.’s May Be Getting Ready to Filter - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Jack sighed lustily, then shifted to move over her, one elbow planted on either side, his expression arrogantly commanding.
A Lady of Expectations Laurens, Stephanie 1995
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Jack sighed lustily, then shifted to move over her, one elbow planted on either side, his expression arrogantly commanding.
A Lady of Expectations Laurens, Stephanie 1995
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They had, in short, arrogantly formed another Council of Boskone, which had no real power but which served to make their ambitions seem logical and real.
The Dragon Lensman Kyle, David, 1919- 1981
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I believe that behind all the truths which we can learn from a study of political science (such as the economic forces behind apparently ideologically motivated events, the structure of capitalist societies, etc., etc.) is something even deeper and more widespread, namely the arrogantly anthropocentric view of life which leads mankind to exploit Nature instead of respecting and harmonizing with Nature.
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A fitful breeze stirred the pale foliage over her head, now and then showering her with pink petals from the lingering blossoms; from beneath her rose the damp sweet fragrance of soft earth and green grass, nearby a meadow-lark sang plaintively; somewhere a robin called arrogantly to his mate in the nest; from the valley, stretching below the sloping orchard, a violet mist lifted.
Red-Robin Jane Abbott
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Loneliness and sense of rejection schedules. develop from seeking and expecting meekly or rejecting This is why family members weren't in dilemma arrogantly due to our narrowness!
Recently Uploaded Slideshows smrutibhave 2010
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Government 'arrogantly' failed to consult over detention centre, says Coalition THE Coalition has accused the government of "arrogantly" failing to consult with a South Australian community that will soon host hundreds of asylum-seekers.
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Loneliness and sense of rejection schedules. develop from seeking and expecting meekly or rejecting This is why family members weren't in dilemma arrogantly due to our narrowness!
Recently Uploaded Slideshows mallikainna 2010
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Loneliness and sense of rejection schedules. develop from seeking and expecting meekly or rejecting This is why family members weren't in dilemma arrogantly due to our narrowness!
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