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overconfident

o·ver·con·fi·dent

overconfident

 
pronunciation:
o vr kan f dnt
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: having more confidence than is warranted by one's abilities.
He was overconfident about winning, so he was greatly disappointed when he lost.If I hadn't been overconfident, I would have studied more and done better on the exam.
synonyms:
assuming, cocksure, confident, presumptuous
similar words:
arrogant, brash, cocky, conceited, egotistic, impudent, overweening, rash, self-assured
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derivations: overconfidently (adv.), overconfidence (n.)