1.
arrogant; insolent; presumptuous; disrespectful
Describes an attitude or behavior that shows a lack of humility or proper respect, especially toward those of higher status or authority.
Usage
不遜 is a な-adjective used in formal or literary contexts. It describes a negative trait — behaving as though one is above others or showing insufficient humility.
Common collocations
- 不遜な態度 (arrogant attitude)
- 不遜な言動 (insolent words and actions)
- 不遜な物言い (arrogant way of speaking)
- 不遜ながら (with all due respect; presumptuous as it may be)
Similar words
傲慢 means "haughty" or "overbearing" and is stronger than 不遜. 生意気 is a more colloquial word meaning "cheeky" or "impudent," often used for younger people. 不遜 has a more literary, formal tone.