Arrogant vs Timid - What's the difference?
arrogant | timid |
Lacking in courage or confidence.
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As adjectives the difference between arrogant and timid
is that arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others while timid is lacking in courage or confidence.arrogant
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(arrogance)Alternative forms
* arrogaunt (obsolete)Usage notes
* Said of people, statements, etc.Synonyms
* conceited * condescending * disdainful * haughty * high-handed * narcissistic * overbearing * presumptuous * supercilious * proud * vain * See alsoAntonyms
* humble * modestDerived terms
* arrogantlyExternal links
* * *Anagrams
* ----timid
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Adjective
(er)citation, passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. […]. The captive made no resistance and came not only quietly but in a series of eager little rushes like a timid dog on a choke chain.}}