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 Men were overconfident about their ability to pick stocks and time trades. — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Vaccine discussions continue to be distorted by bad-faith actors and overconfident non-clinicians. — Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026 Still, like many intelligent-but-overconfident defendants with plenty of time on their hands, Muneeb wants to give it a shot. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026 This nonstop party-empowerment show is derivative, overconfident, and fun. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overconfident

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfident

Adjective

The defending champions managed to hold Spain to a draw in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended with combative midfielder Enzo Fernandez being sent off after a reckless challenge in injury time.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026
That context is what separates responsible flexibility from reckless convenience.

— Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

Holding them together is their courageous mother, Olga, who keeps them looking ahead, even when their future is uncertain.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Some of them have chosen to stay quiet for understandable reasons, but others have made courageous efforts over the course of many years to tell these stories.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

More than anything else, that team proved what a romantic optimist Keegan was, to dream of playing football like that in the second tier, and to be brave enough to deliver it, telling his players to go out and entertain the fans.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
But getting there requires brave engagement, reflection, and art, not silence.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

In addition to decades of performing his own impossible feats for the sake and sanctity of cinema, Cruise has lately taken to showing off his daredevil talents at sporting events worldwide.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026
The daredevil couple, who scaled the building dressed in dark outfits and masks, were each charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree criminal mischief and an additional charge related to the incident.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 4 July 2026

Definition of daredevil

Adjective

From the band’s home studio in Texas, Muñoz spoke with Variety about his obsession with iconic rock hooks, the secret to crafting adventurous accordion lines and the music legend who appears on Intocable’s latest album.

— Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026
With age, Downey has become adventurous with her style and has been all about trying something new.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of adventurous

Adjective

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
Such foolhardy male striving, the movie suggests, is all too often destructive.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026