overconfidence

noun

Definition of overconfidencenext
as in arrogance

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Recent Examples of overconfidence Stubbornness and overconfidence extend beyond simple generational mindsets. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026 On the contrary, the gas giant can also exaggerate ego, entitlement, overconfidence and excess. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026 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 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
  • Aemond, too, for that matter, while Daemon’s arrogance continues to get Team Black into all sorts of predicaments.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But the league’s own research found that what reads as charisma in Dallas can land as arrogance in Düsseldorf.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • But he has been accused of inflating his role in some projects and demonstrating a self-confidence that borders on cockiness.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As the first officer of the Enterprise, Riker exuded confidence, swagger, and just enough cockiness to keep things interesting.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of cockiness
Noun
  • Extracurricular activities help kids build important life skills, including teamwork, persistence, and self-confidence.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But he has been accused of inflating his role in some projects and demonstrating a self-confidence that borders on cockiness.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • The Bears haven’t ruled out the possibility of getting Trapilo at least some reps during training camp this month to test him out and rebuild his confidence in padded practices.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That signal could help security teams identify compromises with greater confidence.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The most consistent signature across her growing catalogue is her self-assurance as a performer.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of self-assurance
Noun
  • Licata and other administrators started the day at the district’s bus barn, voicing excitement and assurance that operations would be orderly for students’ return to the classroom.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The 1999 assurances that investment returns would cover the costs of the massive pension benefit increase were absurd.
    — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • Aegon attempts to stir his animal companion to no avail, leaving the presumption of death.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Fifth Amendment is critical in preserving that presumption of innocence.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 30 July 2026
Definition of presumption

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