Describes a person or attitude that looks down on others; often carries a negative connotation of overbearing pride.
His arrogant attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
Even if you succeed, you must not become haughty.
高慢 conveys arrogance mixed with vanity or conceit, whereas 横柄 emphasizes rude, condescending treatment of other people.
高慢 describes a haughty, condescending manner toward others, while 自惚れ is about an inflated view of oneself that doesn't necessarily show contempt for others.
高慢 is a な-adjective describing an arrogant, haughty attitude toward others, whereas うぬぼれる describes overestimating one's own ability or looks.
arrogant; haughty; stuck-up · arrogant person; snob
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in news and formal contexts.
Compound of 高 (high) and 慢 (pride, arrogance). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests an elevated sense of self-importance.