Arrogator (Noun)
Meaning
A person who through conceit makes pretentious claims to rights or advantages that he or she is not entitled to or to qualities that he or she does not possess.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The self-proclaimed expert on social media proved to be an arrogator, claiming to have attended college when in fact he never left high school.
- As an arrogator, John often convinced himself that he was a skilled musician, despite his lack of formal training or natural talent.
- Her boastful claims to being a bestselling author made her an arrogator among her peers, who knew she had only published a few amateur articles.
- The politician's exaggeration of his own accomplishments made him an arrogator in the eyes of the public, who viewed him as dishonest.
- Despite his lack of athletic ability, Tom was an arrogator who constantly boasted about his non-existent sports triumphs.