have arrogance

Frequency: 8.03.5 per million words

To possess the quality of arrogance, often used with 'have the arrogance to do something'.

arroganceVERB + arrogance

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Examples (10)

  • She had the arrogance to believe the law did not apply to her.
  • He has the arrogance to assume he's always the smartest person in the room.
  • Some academics have an intellectual arrogance that makes them dismiss opposing views.
  • He had the sheer arrogance to challenge the CEO's decision in front of everyone.
  • They had the supreme arrogance to claim victory before the final results were in.
  • If you have the arrogance to ignore expert advice, you shouldn't be surprised by failure.
  • He doesn't have the arrogance his brother does; he's actually quite humble.
  • How can anyone have the arrogance to think they are above criticism?
  • Throughout his career, he has had an arrogance that has alienated many colleagues.
  • The politician had the breathtaking arrogance to deny the clear evidence presented against him.