Bahasa Melayu
jemawa
English
conceit, pride, haughtiness
Describes someone who is proud in an unpleasant or arrogant way.
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Sikap jemawa membuat orang lain kurang selesa dengannya.
An arrogant attitude makes other people uncomfortable with him.
Walaupun berjaya, dia tidak mahu bersikap jemawa.
Although he succeeded, he did not want to act haughtily.
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jemawa
Jemawa describes an arrogant or proud attitude.
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