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    Kapalaluan (en. Arrogance)

    ka-pa-la-lu-an

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The quality of being arrogant or boastful.
    His arrogance caused a conflict in their group.
    Ang kanyang kapalaluan ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang grupo.
    A behavior that shows disregard for others.
    His arrogance hurts others with their opinions.
    Masakit para sa iba ang kanyang kapalaluan sa kanilang mga opinyon.
    A state of feeling superior to others in one's own view.
    Due to his arrogance, he didn't gain support from people.
    Dahil sa kanyang kapalaluan, hindi siya nakakuha ng suporta mula sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    from the word 'kapal' meaning excessive self-confidence

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Your arrogance!
    A statement calling out a person on their arrogance.
    Kapalaluan mo!
    When arrogance shines.
    A statement describing a situation where arrogance can no longer be hidden.
    Kapag ang kapalaluan ay sumisikat.

    Related Words

    pride
    A form of behavior that shows excessive self-esteem.
    pagmamataas
    thickness
    The quality of being bold or unashamed.
    kapal

    Slang Meanings

    Thick-faced
    This person has such a thick face, even though what he's doing is wrong, he doesn't care at all.
    Ang kapal ng kalo-kalot ng taong ito, kahit na mali ang ginagawa niya, wala pa ring pakialam.
    Brazen
    Wow, he is so brazen in saying things without any shame.
    Grabe, hapil siya sa pagsasabi ng mga bagay na walang hiya.
    Arrogance
    His statement was so arrogant, as if he doesn't care about other people's opinions.
    Napaka-yabang ng kanyang sinabi, parang walang pakialam sa opinyon ng iba.