Words To Describe Arrogance

adjective self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree

• The bumptious young man constantly interrupted the speaker during the conference.
• She can be a bit bumptious when she's had a few drinks.
• That bumptious guy thinks he's better than everyone else.
• His bumptious attitude was like a loud alarm clock in a quiet room.

adjective having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

• The princess had a haughty demeanor as she walked through the castle.
• She always acts so haughty around others, like she's better than everyone else.
• Don't be so haughty, no one likes a stuck-up attitude.
• His haughty attitude was like a barrier that kept others at a distance.

noun Hauteur is a noun that refers to an attitude of superiority or arrogance in one's manner or behavior.

• The diplomat's hauteur was evident in the way she carried herself during the negotiations.
• She always acts with such hauteur, like she's better than everyone else.
• Her haughty attitude is really getting on my nerves.
• His hauteur was like a shield, protecting him from any criticism or doubt.

adjective refers to someone who behaves arrogantly or condescendingly, acting as if they are superior to others

• The high and mighty leaders of the country gathered for an important summit.
• Don't act so high and mighty just because you got a promotion.
• She always acts all high and mighty around us.
• The CEO's high and mighty attitude alienated many employees.

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adjective excessive or arrogant

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• His overweening pride led to his downfall in the end.
• She has an overweening belief in her own abilities.
• Don't be so overweening, dude. You're not that great.
• The overweening shadow of doubt loomed over his every decision.

adjective characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

• The professor's pompous attitude towards his students made it difficult for them to approach him.
• Don't be so pompous just because you got a promotion at work.
• She thinks she's all that, walking around with that pompous air about her.
• The pompous clouds in the sky seemed to look down on the earth below.

noun a feeling of excessive pride or self-satisfaction

adjective smug (having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements)

• Her smugness was evident as she presented her flawless argument in the meeting.
• He couldn't help but show off his new car with a look of pure smugness on his face.
• She had a real 'holier-than-thou' attitude, full of smugness.
• The cat looked at me with smugness after catching a mouse in the house.

adjective having or showing a superior attitude or behavior; arrogant

• Her behavior at the gala was considered uppish by many of the attendees.
• Don't act so uppish just because you got a promotion.
• She's always been a bit uppish, thinking she's better than everyone else.
• His uppish attitude is like a shield, hiding his insecurities underneath.

adjective excessively proud or boastful; having or showing too much pride in one's abilities or achievements

• His vainglorious behavior at the award ceremony was quite off-putting.
• She's so vainglorious, always bragging about her accomplishments.
• That guy is way too vainglorious for his own good.
• His vainglorious attitude was like a shield, protecting his fragile ego.

adjective having an excessively proud or haughty attitude; arrogant or disdainful

• The orgulous queen refused to bow before anyone.
• She always acts so orgulous, like she's better than everyone else.
• That orgulous guy thinks he's the shit.
• His orgulous attitude was like a shield, protecting him from criticism.