Political Behavior

noun a quality of being overly proud or self-important, often resulting in a lack of regard for others

• The CEO's arrogance was evident in the way he dismissed his employees' suggestions without consideration.
• His arrogance knows no bounds; he thinks he's always right.
• Don't let his arrogance get to you, he's just full of hot air.
• The arrogance of the storm clouds looming overhead made everyone fear the impending downpour.

verb to behave in a servile or demeaning manner, typically in order to gain favor or forgiveness

adjective characterized by behaving in a servile or demeaning manner

• The employee was seen grovelling to the boss in hopes of receiving a promotion.
• I can't believe he was grovelling for forgiveness after the argument.
• Stop grovelling, it's embarrassing.
• The politician was accused of grovelling to special interest groups for campaign donations.