As adjectives the difference between conscientious and arrogant
is that conscientious is thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
conscientious
English
Adjective
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en adjective)
Thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.
- He was a thoughtful and conscientious worker.
Antonyms
* capricious
* impulsive
Derived terms
* conscientiously
* conscientiousness
* conscientious objector
Related terms
* conscience
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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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