overconfident
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for overconfident, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Excessively sure of oneself, often to the point of being careless or arrogant.
Synonyms
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cocksure
Antonyms
How to use overconfident
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
overconfident about
grow overconfident
Etymology
From over- + confident.
Full origin of overconfident →Frequently asked questions
What does “overconfident” mean?
The word “overconfident” means excessively sure of oneself, often to the point of being careless or arrogant. In plain terms, so sure of yourself that you stop being careful.
How do you pronounce “overconfident”?
“Overconfident” is pronounced oh-vuh-KON-fih-duhnt (/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “overconfident” in a sentence?
Here is “overconfident” used in a sentence: “The overconfident driver took the corner far too fast.”
What part of speech is “overconfident”?
“Overconfident” is an adjective.
