As adjectives the difference between arrogant and prudish
is that arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others while prudish is of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.
arrogant
English
(arrogance)
Alternative forms
* arrogaunt (obsolete)
Adjective
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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
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Antonyms
* humble
* modest
Derived terms
* arrogantly
Related terms
* arrogance
* arrogancy
* arrogate
* arrogation
* arrogantness
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prudish
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters
Related terms
* prudery
* prudishness
See also
* straight-laced
* prim
* priggish
* prissy
* puritanical
