驕きょう傲ごう

noun, na-adjective

pride; arrogance

Formal or literary term for excessive pride or arrogance, often with a negative connotation. Used in written language or elevated speech.

• 彼かれの驕きょう傲ごうな態たい度どが周しゅう囲いの反はん感かんを買かった。

  His arrogant attitude earned the resentment of those around him.

• 驕きょう傲ごうは身みを滅ほろぼす。

  Pride brings about one's downfall.