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overconfidence

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun overconfidence 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

Overconfidence

Noun: An excessive belief in one's abilities or judgment, often leading to arrogance or a lack of caution.

Example sentences:

  • Her overconfidence in her singing talent led her to audition for a national singing competition.
  • The stock market crash was a result of investors' overconfidence in the stability of the economy.
  • Overconfidence can sometimes blind people to their own limitations.

Adjective: Characterized by an excessive sense of certainty or self-assurance.

Example sentences:

  • His overconfidence attitude made him believe he could tackle any problem effortlessly.
  • The overconfident driver ignored the speed limits, believing he could handle any road conditions.
  • She approached the competition with an overconfident strategy that backfired.

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