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Irreverent vs Arrogant - What's the difference?

irreverent | arrogant |

As adjectives the difference between irreverent and arrogant

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

irreverent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Lacking respect or seriousness.
  • Courageous, straightforward, having mass appeal, but likely to offend. Challenging the status quo, rocking the boat.
  • :An irreverent new work.
  • :An irreverent examination of reviewing.
  • Synonyms

    * impertinent * insolent * flippant * pert * See also

    See also

    * sarcastic

    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

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