Overconfidence

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈkɑnfədəns/

Definitions of overconfidence

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

Example Sentences

A1 Having too much overconfidence can lead to mistakes.

A2 His overconfidence in his abilities often gets him into trouble.

B1 Overconfidence can be a barrier to seeking help when needed.

B2 The team's overconfidence in their strategy ultimately cost them the game.

C1 Her overconfidence in her knowledge of the subject made her resistant to new ideas.

C2 The CEO's overconfidence in the company's success led to risky decision-making.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

Example Sentences

A1 He showed overconfidence in his ability to finish the project on time.

A2 Her overconfidence led to mistakes in the presentation.

B1 The team's overconfidence in their strategy caused them to overlook potential risks.

B2 His overconfidence in his negotiation skills ultimately cost him the deal.

C1 The CEO's overconfidence in the company's success led to risky decision-making.

C2 The politician's overconfidence in his popularity proved to be his downfall in the election.

Examples of overconfidence in a Sentence

formal His overconfidence in his abilities led to his downfall in the competition.

informal She was so overconfident that she didn't even bother preparing for the presentation.

slang Don't get too cocky, your overconfidence might cost you in the end.

figurative His overconfidence was like a blindfold, preventing him from seeing the reality of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of overconfidence

past tense

overconfided

plural

overconfidences

comparative

more overconfident

superlative

most overconfident

present tense

overconfides

future tense

will overconfide

perfect tense

has overconfided

continuous tense

is overconfiding

singular

overconfidence

positive degree

overconfident

infinitive

to overconfide

gerund

overconfiding

participle

overconfided

Origin and Evolution of overconfidence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overconfidence' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the word 'confidence' meaning belief in oneself or one's abilities.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'overconfidence' was used to describe an excessive or unwarranted level of self-assurance. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass a sense of arrogance or hubris in one's beliefs or actions.