adj

overconfident

oh-vuh-KON-fih-duhnt

Overconfident (adj) means Excessively sure of oneself, often to the point of being careless or arrogant. Example: “The overconfident driver took the corner far too fast.”

adj

Excessively sure of oneself, often to the point of being careless or arrogant.

"The overconfident driver took the corner far too fast."

"They lost the match after growing overconfident in the second half."

How to use overconfident

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo sure of yourself that you stop being careful.

Common pairings

overconfident about grow overconfident

Word forms

more overconfident comparative, most overconfident superlative

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Etymology

From over- + confident.

Rhymes for overconfident

ident evident trident accident incident resident president confident dissident

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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.