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Arrogant vs Egoistical - What's the difference?

arrogant | egoistical |

As adjectives the difference between arrogant and egoistical

is that arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others while egoistical is caring about oneself rather than 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

    * ----

    egoistical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Caring about oneself rather than others.
  • Egotistical.
  • Antonyms

    * altruistic

    Derived terms

    * egoistically