arrogant

Example Sentences

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Reflecting on his legacy, Coach partly blames the edit but acknowledges he often took himself too seriously, was arrogant, and tried too hard to be larger than life, yet he stresses his authenticity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The ripples of the botched Watergate operation spoke to all of those arrogant enough to think they might be able to do it better.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

And that's not me being arrogant or blase in any way - it just felt quite normal.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Juilliard was for virtuoso musicians, and it seemed arrogant to even think that they’d give me a second glance.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman