What does overconfident mean?
Overconfident means Too confident..
Overconfident
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Too confident..
Example Sentences
The downturn triggered by putting everyday life on hold to halt the infection should, we were told, be V-shaped: a shock, but one from which we’d soon bounce back. Like many comforting predictions in the early days of this pandemic, that is beginning to look alarmingly over-confident.
By propagating a "reality distortion field"—that is, mesmerizing potential employees, investors, and strategic partners so they focus on a startup's world-changing potential rather than on its real-world risks—overconfident and charismatic founders in particular are able to persuade people to commit resources under terms favorable to their new venture.
Synonyms for overconfident
Antonyms for overconfident
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Word Forms
- more overconfident
- most overconfident
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for overconfident?
Common synonyms include overweening, positive, cocksure, confident.
What is the opposite of overconfident?
Possible antonyms include underconfident, unconfident.
How do you use overconfident in a sentence?
The downturn triggered by putting everyday life on hold to halt the infection should, we were told, be V-shaped: a shock, but one from which we’d soon bounce back. Like many comforting predictions in the early days of this pandemic, that is beginning to look alarmingly over-confident.
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