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Recent Examples of overconfidence
The prevailing view is that this overconfidence stems from narcissism.
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ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
In Greek tragedy, hubris — overconfidence or arrogance — leads otherwise capable leaders to their downfall.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine may lead to overconfidence and aggressive driving.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overconfidence
ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
In Greek tragedy, hubris — overconfidence or arrogance — leads otherwise capable leaders to their downfall.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine may lead to overconfidence and aggressive driving.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overconfidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfidence
Noun
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This propensity for mental acrobatics, alongside his immense arrogance, was how Epstein rationalized his crimes to himself.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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Using him comes across as arrogance.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What everybody loves about Ortegas is that can do mentality and also that cockiness.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film has that Scott-ian sleekness (but is really directed by Swedish filmmaker Daniel Espinosa in his Hollywood debut), and Washington rules with his super-chill cockiness.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coaching successfully in such conditions requires a mixture of humility and self-confidence, as well as a certain cunning.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For creatives and business women alike, looking the part can be the key to not only self-confidence but also self-actualization.—
Brianna J. Heath,
Essence,
27 Oct. 2025
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Narrowly beating Purdue as a 21-point favorite won’t inspire a lot of confidence for the final stretch of the regular season.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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To me, that’s a sign of growing self-assurance, not intolerance.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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There are very few people who have Posey’s level of self-assurance.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street is looking for assurance that Apple’s biggest revenue driver is still growing despite concerns that the company is behind in the AI race.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The idea of winning Rs 1 crore had driven countless Indians to try their luck at KBC, dedicating years to memorizing trivia with no assurance of ever being able to compete on the show.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Great lengths [are] being made to make sure his presumption of innocence is maintained for the general public.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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But immediately in that statutory language, there's also a rebuttable presumption that if domestic violence is found by the court … that negates the presumption that joint custody is going to be in the best interest (of the child).—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Overconfidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfidence. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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