The difference between Arrogant and Servile

When used as adjectives, arrogant means having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt or disrespect for others, whereas servile means of or pertaining to a slave.


Servile is also noun with the meaning: an element which forms no part of the original root.

check bellow for the other definitions of Arrogant and Servile

  1. Arrogant as an adjective:

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

  1. Servile as an adjective:

    of or pertaining to a slave.

  2. Servile as an adjective:

    submissive or slavish.

    Examples:

    "servile flattery; servile obedience"

  3. Servile as an adjective (grammar):

    Not belonging to the original root.

    Examples:

    "a servile letter"

  4. Servile as an adjective (grammar):

    Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.

  1. Servile as a noun (grammar):

    An element which forms no part of the original root.

  2. Servile as a noun:

    A slave; a menial.