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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSo sure of yourself that you stop being careful.
Common pairings
overconfident about
grow overconfident
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overconfident
- Superlative
- most overconfident
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Etymology
From over- + confident.
Synonyms
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cocksure
positive
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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.
