Be conceited and contemptuous. This idiom describes someone who is arrogant and looks down on others due to their perceived talent or ability.
恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù) 指凭借自己的才能而骄傲自大，看不起别人。
| 成语 | 恃才傲物 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 恃：依靠、凭借；物：人，公众。仗着自己有才能，看不起人。 |
| 出处 | 《南史·萧子显传》：“恃才傲物，宜谥曰骄。” |
| 拼音 | shì cái ào wù |
| 拼音码 | scaw |
| 用法 | 连动式；作谓语、定语；含贬义 |
| 英语 | be conceited and contemptuous |
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