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Greedy vs Arrogant - What's the difference?

greedy | arrogant |

As adjectives the difference between greedy and arrogant

is that greedy is having greed; consumed by selfish desires while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

greedy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Having greed; consumed by selfish desires.
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  • Prone to overeat.
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  • Synonyms

    * gluttonous * See also

    Derived terms

    * greed (by back-formation) * greediness * greedy-guts

    Anagrams

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    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

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