What are some opposite words for arrogant?
Antonyms for arrogant
ˈær ə gəntar·ro·gant
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
arrogant
In the strict sense, absolute, free from all limitation or control, and supreme, superior to all, can not properly be said of any being except the divine. Both words are used, however, in a modified sense, of human authorities; absolute then signifying free from limitation by other authority, and supreme exalted over all other; as, an absolute monarch, the supreme court. Absolute, in this use, does not necessarily carry any unfavorable sense, but as absolute power in human hands is always abused, the unfavorable meaning predominates. Autocratic power knows no limits outside the ruler's self; arbitrary power, none outside the ruler's will or judgment, arbitrary carrying the implication of wilfulness and capriciousness. Despotic is commonly applied to a masterful or severe use of power, which is expressed more decidedly by tyrannical. Arbitrary may be used in a good sense; as, the pronunciation of proper names is arbitrary; but the bad sense is the prevailing one; as, an arbitrary proceeding. Irresponsible power is not necessarily bad, but eminently dangerous; an executor or trustee should not be irresponsible; an irresponsible ruler is likely to be tyrannical. A perfect ruler might be irresponsible and not tyrannical. Authoritative is used always in a good sense, implying the right to claim authority; imperative, peremptory, and positive are used ordinarily in the good sense; as, an authoritative definition; an imperative demand; a peremptory command; positive instructions; imperious signifies assuming and determined to command, rigorously requiring obedience. An imperious demand or requirement may have in it nothing offensive; it is simply one that resolutely insists upon compliance, and will not brook refusal; an arrogant demand is offensive by its tone of superiority, an arbitrary demand by its unreasonableness; an imperious disposition is liable to become arbitrary and arrogant. A person of an independent spirit is inclined to resent an imperious manner in any one, especially in one whose superiority is not clearly recognized. Commanding is always used in a good sense; as, a commanding appearance; a commanding eminence. Compare DOGMATIC; INFINITE; PERFECT.
Antonyms:
accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, contingent, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yieldingSynonyms:
absolute, arbitrary, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperative, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, supreme, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal
Princeton's WordNet
arrogant, chesty, self-importantadjective
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
"an arrogant official"; "arrogant claims"; "chesty as a peacock"
Antonyms:
humbleSynonyms:
self-important, big-chested, chesty
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
arrogantadjective
Synonyms:
haughty
Editors Contribution
vanglorious
idiomatic expressions,
Submitted by misbah.batool131 on October 5, 2022
How to use arrogant in a sentence?
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:
Whether the (nuclear) deal is approved or disapproved, we will never stop supporting our friends in the region and the people of Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Bahrain and Lebanon. Even after this deal our policy toward the arrogant U.S. will not change.
( Biden's) saying to 1.3 million African Americans that you are not black ? Who in the heck does Joe Biden think Joe Biden is ? that is the most arrogant, outrageous comment I've heard in a very long time and I take offense to that.
This only is certain, that there is nothing certain; and nothing more miserable and yet more arrogant than man.
You can't take that decision, in our view. That decision can be taken by the people of South Africa. Not anybody sitting in some cozy office to decide and be that arrogant and decide what it is that the people can see or not see.
We are an arrogant species, full of terrible potential, but we also have a great capacity for love, friendship, generosity, kindness, faith, hope, and joy.
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#751 | limited | |
#1237 | responsible | |
#5870 | constitutional | |
#7995 | compliant | |
#8075 | gentle | |
#8164 | mild | |
#9933 | conditional | |
#10026 | modest | |
#12155 | humble | |
#12571 | accountable | |
#13558 | contingent | |
#18856 | yielding | |
#21751 | arrogant | |
#29257 | submissive | |
#29487 | meek | |
#37657 | lowly | |
#49824 | ductile | |
#54137 | lenient | |
#66707 | docile | |
#293856 | complaisant |
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