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 Synonyms for overconfident

Adjective

This is a reckless budget that uses our children as bargaining chips.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
The Dodgers’ grand prize from the trade deadline was hardly a reckless choice to start Game 1 of the division series.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 7 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

The island’s allure is often centered around exhilaration—surfing on its west coast and exploring its fathomless forests—yet a calmer current of energy runs alongside this adventurous spirit.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
SUVs offered a more adventurous image, available all-wheel drive, greater towing capability in many cases and seemingly endless choices.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 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