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Arrogant vs Elitist - What's the difference?

arrogant | elitist |

As adjectives the difference between arrogant and elitist

is that arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others while elitist is .

As a noun elitist is

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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

    Related terms

    * arrogance * arrogancy * arrogate * arrogation * arrogantness

    External links

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    Anagrams

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    elitist

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to elitism.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who believes in rule by an elite group.