Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Arrogant, conceited, pompous and boastful

What are the differences between arrogant, conceited, pompous and boastful?

Arrogance:

Associated with personality. Arrogance also does not always mean 'rude', but sometimes this is the case. It is usually an internal feeling, meaning if they are rude, it's not on purpose.
Conceited:
Also associated with personality. However this time it is more connected to being rude - Conceitedness is to look down on others on purpose.

Pompous:
To go 'over board', to act 'higher up'. This just means the person is snooty - again, it does not mean they are rude all the time.

Boastful:
Self indulgent. Boastful is closely associated with the action of TELLING everyone what they did, or what they achieved.

 

 

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