Overconfidence

B2 16+

Synonyms of overconfidence

Antonyms of overconfidence

Collocations of overconfidence

overbearing confidence
Frequency: 70 %

His overbearing confidence often rubbed people the wrong way.

excessive pride
Frequency: 60 %

Her excessive pride led to her downfall in the competition.

cocky attitude
Frequency: 55 %

Her cocky attitude often alienated those around her.

unwarranted arrogance
Frequency: 50 %

His unwarranted arrogance made him unpopular among his peers.

false bravado
Frequency: 45 %

His false bravado masked his underlying insecurities.

Idiomatic Expressions for overconfidence

  • Phrase: Count one's chickens before they hatch
    Meaning: To make plans based on assumptions or expectations that may not be fulfilled, often due to overconfidence.
    Usage: She was already planning her vacation before she had won the lottery, counting her chickens before they hatched.