As adjectives the difference between headstrong and arrogant
is that headstrong is determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
headstrong
English
Adjective
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en adjective)
Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- He was in that headstrong teenage phase when he felt like he knew everything.
Synonyms
* See also
Derived terms
* headstrongly
* headstrongness
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
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