Arrogant vs Egoist - What's the difference?

arrogant | egoist |


As an adjective arrogant

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

As a noun egoist is

an advocate of egoism.

Other Comparisons: What's the difference?

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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    egoist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An advocate of egoism.
  • An egocentric or self-centered person.
  • An egotist.
  • Derived terms

    * egoistic

    Anagrams

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