Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Arrogance & Haughtiness

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

a boastful, arrogant, or loud-mouthed person who talks excessively

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

showing an arrogant or dismissive attitude, often by treating serious matters lightly

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

focused too much on minor details or rules in learning, often showing off knowledge in a way that feels narrow or overly concerned with trivial points

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

behaving in a snobbish, disdainful manner, often showing a sense of superiority toward others

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

having a negative or belittling connotation

showing disapproval, blame, or disappointment, often as a way to correct or remind someone of their fault

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

self-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

someone who strongly believes that their gender, race, country, or group is superior

someone who talks or thinks about themselves constantly and believes they are superior to others

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth