Meaning & Definition of word "Overconfident"

Overconfident

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

1. Excessively confident, having too much confidence in oneself or one's abilities.
- Example: Despite lacking experience, he was overconfident about winning the competition.
2. Showing an unwarranted belief in one's abilities, often leading to mistakes or misjudgments.
- Example: Her overconfident attitude during the presentation caused her to overlook key details.
3. Characterized by an inappropriate level of confidence that can result in poor decision-making.
- Example: The overconfident trader ignored the market signs and ended up losing a significant amount of money.
4. Having an inflated sense of self-assurance without adequate justification.
- Example: His overconfident remarks about the project left his team feeling uneasy about potential risks.

The term is formed by combining 'over-' meaning excessively and 'confident' from Latin 'confidere' meaning to trust.

overconfident fool:

Someone who is excessively confident to the point of appearing foolish.

overconfident swagger:

A manner of walking or behaving that expresses excessive confidence.

overconfident gamble:

A risky move made based on excessive self-assuredness.

confidence:

A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

hubris:

Excessive pride or self-confidence.

complacency:

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

Meaning: Full of oneself

Example Sentence: He's so full of himself, thinking he can pass without studying.

Meaning: Too big for your britches

Example Sentence: She thinks she can run the company better than anyone, but she's just too big for her britches.