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Arrogant vs Narcissism - What's the difference?

arrogant | narcissism |

As an adjective arrogant

is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

As a noun narcissism is

excessive love of oneself.

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

    * ----

    narcissism

    English

    (narcissism)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Excessive love of oneself.
  • Sexual desire for one's own body.
  • Derived terms

    * narcissist * narcissistic *narcissize

    See also

    * egoism * egocentrism * self-love English eponyms English words suffixed with -ism