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Insubordinate vs Arrogant - What's the difference?

insubordinate | arrogant |

As adjectives the difference between insubordinate and arrogant

is that insubordinate is rebellious or defiant to authority while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

insubordinate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • rebellious or defiant to authority
  • contumacious
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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

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