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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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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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
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Its easy sextile to healing Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership supports brave conversations that make room for depth with grace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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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
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Mixing materials like lace, cotton, and more adventurous fabrics like leather within the same color family adds visual interest without losing the cohesive vibe.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
19 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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