Overconfident

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈkɑnfɪdənt/

Definitions of overconfident

adjective excessively confident or self-assured

Example Sentences

A1 He is overconfident in his ability to solve math problems.

A2 She became overconfident after winning the first round of the competition.

B1 The overconfident driver thought he could make it through the red light without stopping.

B2 The CEO's overconfident attitude led to poor decision-making that affected the company's profits.

C1 His overconfident demeanor often alienates his colleagues and makes teamwork difficult.

C2 The politician's overconfident speeches were seen as arrogant and out of touch with the public's concerns.

adverb in an overconfident manner

Example Sentences

A1 He is overconfidently walking on the narrow bridge.

A2 She overconfidently claimed she could solve the problem on her own.

B1 The team leader overconfidently assumed they would win the competition.

B2 The CEO overconfidently predicted a huge increase in profits for the next quarter.

C1 The politician spoke overconfidently about their chances of winning the election.

C2 The expert overconfidently dismissed any doubts about their theory.

Examples of overconfident in a Sentence

formal The CEO's overconfident attitude led to some risky decision-making.

informal He was so overconfident that he didn't even consider the possibility of failure.

slang Don't get too overconfident or you might end up regretting it.

figurative Her overconfident demeanor was like a shield hiding her insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of overconfident

past tense

overconfided

plural

overconfidents

comparative

more overconfident

superlative

most overconfident

present tense

overconfident

future tense

will be overconfident

perfect tense

have been overconfident

continuous tense

is being overconfident

singular

overconfident

positive degree

overconfident

infinitive

to be overconfident

gerund

overconfiding

participle

overconfided

Origin and Evolution of overconfident

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overconfident' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond, and the word 'confident' meaning having trust or faith in oneself.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who has an excessive amount of confidence in their abilities or judgments, the word 'overconfident' has evolved to encompass a broader range of situations where someone may exhibit unwarranted or exaggerated confidence.