OVERCONFIDENT Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

overconfident

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈkän-fə-dənt

Definition of overconfident

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 What’s more, our findings suggest that some users may be overconfident about their ability to inject peptides. — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Even current geopolitical miscalculations can reinforce skepticism toward overconfident, short-horizon initiatives. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026 As for which generations are most overconfident in their repair abilities? — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026 Ken Leung plays the perpetually overconfident master firebender Commander (and later Admiral) Zhao. — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overconfident

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Adjective

Whether or not Hal was right to entice Zoe (upon whose shoulders the carnage ultimately falls), his decision to circumvent the Guardians’ chain of command is what ultimately leads to countless deaths and his imprisonment for reckless endangerment.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
They would be purchased with such reckless abandon that your biggest fear would be a three-day rally that took stocks up 40%.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

Madison has made a smart choice for her biggest role since bagging an Oscar for Anora; her character’s trajectory from Facebook believer through disillusioned outlier to courageous whistleblower is stirringly rendered.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
The far-from-basic residence showcases courageous expression.

— Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

There were a lot of brave guys who stayed to fight there — and people at home don't know what happened.

— Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Cagle added that the photo showed a confident, brilliant, brave, polite, gracious, kind and gentle young man.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Gortner also starred with Lynda Carter in Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976), appeared in the daredevil biopic Viva Knievel!

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026
Prince Harry went skydiving near Toronto on Friday, but the daredevil move wasn't just for fun.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of daredevil

Adjective

Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

But Trump’s predictions about the war’s duration have proven foolhardy before.

— Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Canada, understandably, has no interest in becoming the 51st state, but becoming the honorary 28th member of the European Union would be foolhardy.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026