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.
不遜な態度を取る。
To take an arrogant attitude.
彼の不遜な物言いが反感を買った。
His insolent way of speaking drew resentment.
不遜ながら申し上げますが、その方針には賛成しかねます。
With all due respect, I cannot agree with that policy.
The phrase 不遜ながら is a set expression used to soften a bold statement.
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.