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Arrogant vs Pushy - What's the difference?

arrogant | pushy |

As adjectives the difference between arrogant and pushy

is that arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others while pushy is aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.

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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    pushy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
  • Parents are ruining school sports days by being pushy and overbearing, a survey suggests. BBC