overconfidence

noun

Definition of overconfidencenext
as in arrogance

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Recent Examples of overconfidence Journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan tell the story of a president who fought his way back from 2021 political exile to the White House — and then allowed overconfidence, improvisation, and impulse to hobble his second presidency. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 Those red flags include things like surveys showing overconfidence in stocks and technical measures of tightening credit conditions. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 June 2026 What’s become clear is that the Canadiens are overmatched, and the Hurricanes, as tends to be the case in a series like this one, need to guard against overconfidence. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026 How many times over two decades have the Canes been tripped up by teams with lesser talent, due to overconfidence and myriad other reasons? — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overconfidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfidence
  1. arrogance
  2. cockiness
  3. self-confidence
  4. confidence
  5. self-assurance
  6. assurance
  7. presumption
Noun
  • The combination of arrogance and doctored intelligence that led the United States and its allies into the 2003 Iraq War is almost made for Hollywood.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • This psychological phenomenon explains why initial impressions can be so strong, leading managers to react differently to similar employees, seeing confidence in one and arrogance in another.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • Much like Kurt, Kyle had a confidence that bordered on cockiness while repeatedly showcasing an ability behind the wheel to back up his bravado.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • His cockiness on the court is well-earned.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Definition of cockiness
Noun
  • On July 27, as the sun in Leo makes an opposition to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, your self-confidence could be met with resistance, or maybe a personal desire clashes with social expectations.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • But behind the scenes, Asibuo adheres to a strict five-phase system that also teaches emotional intelligence and conversational skills while aiming to build self-confidence.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • Once at the top of the mile-long climb, only one nit had come off the battery, and the Vienna flew down the backside of the hill at over 30 mph with confidence.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • More broadly, Iran’s attacks have also punctured confidence and security in the Gulf, disrupting tourism and air travel in a key global transport node, and prompting some expats to flee.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • The self-assurance that allowed Odysseus to act decisively often became arrogance, leading him to be too quick to dismiss counsel and too slow to change course once committed.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Definition of self-assurance
Noun
  • The public seeks assurances that AI's economic benefits will be broadly shared.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • And though at least some Heat interest in DeRozan would be expected if James bypasses the Heat, Miami as of Monday had made no assurances to DeRozan and hasn’t told him if he will be pursued if James doesn’t join Miami, according to a source.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Definition of assurance
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  • The presumption there is that Kratos will move on to new gods, something Laufey is already doing in its strange afterlife location.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Torres wrote that courts apply a presumption against preemption in areas where states historically exercised their police powers, and gambling regulation has historically been left to states.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
Definition of presumption

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