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over-confidence
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun over-confidence has 1 sense
  1. certitude, cocksureness, overconfidence - total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant
    --1 is a kind of certainty

Definitions from the Web

Over-confidence

Definition: Over-confidence is a state of excessive or unwarranted belief in one's abilities, knowledge, or judgment.

Example sentences:

  • His over-confidence led him to underestimate the difficulty of the project.
  • The boxer's over-confidence cost him the match.
  • Over-confidence can be a hindrance when making rational decisions.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun: Excessive belief in oneself or one's abilities.
    • His over-confidence often annoys his colleagues.
    • Over-confidence can blind one to their own weaknesses.
  2. Noun: A feeling or attitude of superiority or invincibility.
    • The team's over-confidence resulted in their unexpected defeat.
  3. Adjective: Characterized by excessive self-assurance or arrogance.
    • His over-confident attitude rubbed people the wrong way.
    • She displayed an over-confident behavior during the interview.

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