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überheblich

condescending

adjective ue-ber-HEHB-likh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from sich überheben (to overreach oneself)

Also means

arrogant

Usage Note

überheblich describes a superior, patronising manner toward others. It is among the most common everyday words for arrogance, alongside arrogant and eingebildet. The noun is Überheblichkeit.

Examples

"Sein überhebliches Lächeln machte alle wütend."

Natural Translation

His condescending smile made everyone furious.

Literal Translation

His condescending smile made all furious.

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