Arrogance
Definition
A character trait or manifestation characterized by offensive pride, boundless haughtiness, and self-importance; an attitude of disdainful superiority. In modern colloquial usage, it can also describe an eccentric gesture or opulent extravagance.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arrogance
- Haughtiness
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular plural formation, standard case variations in Romanian typography. |
| Formation | Neologistic adaptation of French 'arrogance' and Latin 'arrogantia', etymologically linked to demanding undue privileges. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ro.ˈɡan.t͡sə] |
| Source | Lexicon of Ethical Standards and Social Dynamics |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Succesul rapid obținut în afaceri l-a transformat complet, transformându-și încrederea în sine într-o aroganță insuportabilă.
EN: The rapid success achieved in business transformed him completely, turning his self-confidence into an unbearable arrogance.
RO: A avut marea aroganță de a pretinde că a realizat întreaga lucrare singur, deși a fost ajutat de zeci de asistenți.
EN: He had the sheer arrogance to claim that he produced the entire work alone, even though he was helped by dozens of assistants.
RO: Politicianul a plătit scump pentru această aroganță, pierzând sprijinul alegătorilor la scrutinul de duminică.
EN: The politician paid dearly for this arrogance, losing the support of voters in Sunday's ballot.
Idioms & Phrases
Culmea aroganței / The height of arrogance / pinnacle of hubris
RO: Sintagmă care descrie un comportament sau o afirmație extrem de sfidătoare, care depășește orice limită a bunului-simț.
EN: A phrase describing an extremely defiant behavior or statement that goes beyond any limit of common decency.
Aroganță intelectuală / Intellectual arrogance
RO: Atitudine de superioritate adoptată de persoanele educate care desconsideră opiniile sau cunoștințele celor fără studii.
EN: An attitude of superiority adopted by educated individuals who dismiss the opinions or knowledge of those without degrees.
A face o aroganță / To make a flashy gesture / to show off (colloq.)
RO: Expresie argotică modernă ce desemnează realizarea unei acțiuni extravagante sau costisitoare cu scopul exclusiv de a epata.
EN: Modern slang expression denoting the performance of an extravagant or expensive action for the sole purpose of showing off.
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