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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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