as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
the overconfident quarterback made some careless decisions that cost him the game
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Recent Examples of overconfident
Still, like many intelligent-but-overconfident defendants with plenty of time on their hands, Muneeb wants to give it a shot.
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Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
This nonstop party-empowerment show is derivative, overconfident, and fun.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Grace is a molecular biologist by training, but his controversial ideas and overconfident attitude have kept him out of academia.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The four leads are overconfident and loutish, spending their time drinking, rambling, and clumsily working through their worries about the future.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
This nonstop party-empowerment show is derivative, overconfident, and fun.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Grace is a molecular biologist by training, but his controversial ideas and overconfident attitude have kept him out of academia.
—Deana L. Weibel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
The four leads are overconfident and loutish, spending their time drinking, rambling, and clumsily working through their worries about the future.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overconfident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfident
Adjective
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As buttoned-up and as rule-abiding as Nicky is, Morgan is reckless.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Invite collaboration, and watch a brave plan catch fire together.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Let play teach you the next brave step.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Free climbing has been around for many years, but social media has brought the daredevil sport to global audiences and fueled a surge in popularity.—
Ahmed Shawkat,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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At this time, Moore says, aviation was considered a daredevil sport, and successful pilots, especially in France, became celebrities.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Most people who go on safari are adventurous and love animals, so seeing the Big Five on land and then experiencing all the marine life in the ocean is unique combination that satisfies so many different interests and passions.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Despite her deep love for her family, Lally was propelled away from home by her adventurous spirit.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The idea that the security premium would vanish with an agreement to reopen the Straits is perhaps foolhardy, but as long as there are no major attacks, the premium should remain minimal.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Such foolhardy male striving, the movie suggests, is all too often destructive.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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“Overconfident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfident. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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