behaving in a proud, superior way; (of behaviour etc) showing too much pride in oneself and too little thought for others
having exaggerated self-opinion
Cases of word usage
1) (of a person) not able or willing to show feelings or take part (because nervous, arrogant etc) (aloof)
2) arrogant behaviour, manner (arrogance)
3) put forward as dogmas; (of a person, statement) expressing opinions in an arrogant way (dogmatic)
4) snobbish and arrogant (hoity-toity)
5) to speak in an arrogant and pompous way (pontificate)
6) (of a horse) to lift the front legs and jump from the back legs; to move in an arrogant manner (prance)
7) (of behaviour etc) too self-confident or arrogant (presumptious)
8) a person who has suddenly risen to wealth, power or higher social position, especially one who is arrogant (upstart)
