The difference between Arrogant and Disdainful

When used as adjectives, arrogant means having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others, whereas disdainful means showing contempt or scorn.

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  1. Arrogant as an adjective:

    Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others.

  1. Disdainful as an adjective:

    Showing contempt or scorn; having a pronounced lack of concern for others viewed as unworthy.

    Examples:

    "He was disdainful of those he thought of as the little people. He openly sneered at them. They mocked him behind his back."

    "She glimpsed at the people whom she had left behind, and smirked in the most disdainful manner towards them."

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