Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overly-confident
Adjective
/ˈoʊvərli ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
Definition
Having an excessive or unwarranted belief in one’s abilities or knowledge.
Examples
- His overly-confident attitude led him to underestimate the challenges ahead.
- She made an overly-confident prediction about the results of the project.
- Being overly-confident can result in careless mistakes during a presentation.
Meaning
The term ‘overly-confident’ describes a person who is more self-assured than is justified by their actual skills or knowledge, often leading to mistakes or misunderstandings.
Synonyms
- Arrogant
- Conceited
- Overconfident
- Hubristic
