
arrogantly
/ˈærəɡəntli/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6414 in the learning path
傲慢地;自大地
Definitions
adv. In a way that suggests superiority to other people.
傲慢地;自大地
Example
He arrogantly dismissed my suggestion without even listening.
他连听都没听,就傲慢地否定了我的建议。
Managers who behave arrogantly may discourage employees from sharing ideas that could improve workplace efficiency.
行为傲慢的管理者可能使员工不愿分享那些能提高工作效率的想法。
Collocations
- behave arrogantly
- speak arrogantly
- arrogantly dismiss
Word family
- arrogant (adj.)
- arrogance (n.)
Synonyms
- haughtily
Antonyms
- humbly
- modestly
Usage tip
带贬义;自信地通常用confidently。
FAQ
- What does arrogantly mean?
- In a way that suggests superiority to other people.
- How is arrogantly pronounced?
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