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The definition of arrogance is when a person believes he or she is better than others and knows more than everyone else, or when a person believes he is capable of something he really isn't.

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An example of arrogance is when a person thinks he is never wrong.
An example of arrogance is believing you can surf when you have never been on the water in your life.

See arrogance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance

also arrogancy

See arrogance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state or quality of being arrogant; overbearing pride.

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