arrogated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈær.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ˈærəˌɡeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Claimed or taken without justification or right, often implying a sense of entitlement or presumption.
Example
He arrogated the title of leader without any real authority.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new boss who arrogated all the credit for our project?
Yeah, it's so unfair! We did all the hard work.
I can't believe someone would be so arrogated about it.
Right? It just shows how little respect they have for the team.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
usurped
claimed
seized
Antonyms
relinquished
abandoned
yielded
verb
Definition
To take or claim something for oneself without justification or right.
Example
The manager arrogated the credit for the team's success, even though everyone contributed equally.
Tense Forms
Past: arrogated
Past Participle: arrogated
Conversation
Did you hear about the project changes at work?
Yeah, I did! They really arrogated the decision-making process.
Exactly! It feels like they took away our input completely.
Root Explanation
Arrogated → It is formed from "arrogare" (from Latin, meaning to claim or demand) and the past participle suffix "-ed" (indicating completed action). The word "arrogated" means to claim or seize something without justification or right.
Memory Tip
Think of someone 'claiming' something for themselves ('arrogare') — that's why arrogated means to take something without rightful claim.
Visually Confused Words
abrogate
unabrogated