Describes an attitude of looking down on others, often with a sense of disrespect or overconfidence. Commonly used in formal or written contexts.
People around him felt uncomfortable with his arrogant attitude.
Insolent remarks can sometimes lead to serious trouble.
haughty arrogance; overbearing insolence
haughty; arrogant; overbearing
arrogant and presumptuous; haughty insolence
Compound of 不 (not) and 遜 (humble, modest). The kanji 遜 is relatively rare and carries the meaning of yielding or being deferential.