over·con·fi·dent
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Definition of overconfident
: excessively or unjustifiably confident : having too much confidence (as in one's abilities or judgment)
an overconfident driver wasn't overconfident about their chances of winning … he often starts cold, missing a few shots, allowing his opponent to get on a roll, to get overconfident.— Brett Forrest
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“Overconfident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overconfident. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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overconfident
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English Language Learners Definition of overconfident
: having too much confidence about something
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The first known use of overconfident was circa 1617
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