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Arrogant vs Discourteous - What's the difference?

arrogant | discourteous | Related terms |

Arrogant is a related term of discourteous.


As adjectives the difference between arrogant and discourteous

is that arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others while discourteous is impolite; lacking consideration for others.

arrogant

English

(arrogance)

Alternative forms

* arrogaunt (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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  • Usage notes

    * Said of people, statements, etc.

    Synonyms

    * conceited * condescending * disdainful * haughty * high-handed * narcissistic * overbearing * presumptuous * supercilious * proud * vain * See also

    Antonyms

    * humble * modest

    Derived terms

    * arrogantly

    Anagrams

    * ----

    discourteous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • impolite; lacking consideration for others
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * courteous