Kaimbabawan (en. Arrogance)

/ka-im-ba-ba-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The quality of being arrogant or haughty.

His arrogance caused a rift with his friends.

Ang kanyang kaimbabawan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Excessive self-confidence that leads to the failure to listen to others.

Due to his arrogance, he did not heed his mentor's advice.

Dahil sa kanyang kaimbabawan, hindi niya tinanggap ang mungkahi ng kanyang mentor.

Behavior that shows indifference to the feelings of others.

His arrogance caused the destruction of their collaboration.

Ang kanyang kaimbabawan ay nagdulot ng pagkasira ng kanilang pagtutulungan.

The word 'kaimbabawan' originates from the root 'imbabaw' meaning having a greater regard for oneself or arrogance.

when will your arrogance disappear?

A question about when a person's pride will subside.

kailan ba mawawala ang kaimbabawan mo?

so arrogant!

An expression showing annoyance at someone's excessive pride.

napaka-kaimbabaw naman!

arrogant

A person who tends to show a higher regard for themselves.

mapagmataas

conceited

A person who does not acknowledge the good in others and compares themselves to them.

mayabang

a person who talks a lot or prattles

They're starting to argue because of the enormous chitchat in the conversation.

Nagkakainitan na sila dahil sa dambuhalang kaimbabawan sa kwentuhan.

naughtiness or overly playful behavior

I hope he becomes serious and not just all play.

Sana'y magpaka-seryoso siya at hindi lang puro kaimbabawan.