Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
noun none
A1 The overweening of the cake made it difficult to fit in the box.
A2 Her overweening for attention often led to conflicts with her friends.
B1 The overweening of power by the government raised concerns among the citizens.
B2 The CEO's overweening of authority caused tension within the company.
C1 The overweening of wealth by the elite class created a huge wealth gap in society.
C2 The overweening of influence by the media conglomerate was evident in their biased reporting.
verb none
A1 She overweened her skills and applied for a job she was not qualified for.
A2 He overweened his importance in the project, causing tension with his team members.
B1 The manager overweened his authority and made decisions without consulting his team.
B2 The politician overweened his popularity and underestimated his opponent in the election.
C1 The CEO's overweening ambition led to risky investments that ultimately bankrupted the company.
C2 The general's overweening confidence in his strategy cost the lives of many soldiers in the battle.
adjective excessive or arrogant
A1 His overweening confidence in his abilities often led to mistakes.
A2 She had an overweening desire to impress her boss.
B1 The overweening pride of the team caused tension among its members.
B2 The CEO's overweening ambition drove the company to great success.
C1 Her overweening sense of entitlement made it difficult for her to work well with others.
C2 The overweening arrogance of the politician turned off many voters.
adverb none
A1 She was overweeningly confident in her abilities.
A2 He overweeningly boasted about his accomplishments.
B1 The manager's overweening attitude alienated her coworkers.
B2 The CEO's overweening ambition led to the company's rapid expansion.
C1 The dictator's overweening pride eventually led to his downfall.
C2 Her overweening desire for perfection made her a difficult person to work with.
pronoun none
A1 She had an overweening belief in her own abilities.
A2 His overweening pride often got in the way of making friends.
B1 The manager's overweening attitude towards his employees created a tense work environment.
B2 Her overweening desire for power led to her downfall.
C1 The CEO's overweening ambition drove the company to great success.
C2 The politician's overweening sense of entitlement alienated many voters.
preposition none
A1 The cat jumped overweening the fence.
A2 She walked overweening the bridge to get to the other side.
B1 The students were overweening the moon when they received their exam results.
B2 The company's profits soared overweening expectations this quarter.
C1 His overweening ambition led him to take on more projects than he could handle.
C2 The politician's overweening pride ultimately led to his downfall.
conjunction none
A1 I am tired and hungry, but I will not let my overweening pride stop me from asking for help.
A2 She was overweening in her demands, expecting everyone to cater to her every whim.
B1 His overweening confidence led him to believe he could achieve anything he set his mind to.
B2 The politician's overweening ambition drove him to make risky decisions that ultimately cost him the election.
C1 Her overweening arrogance alienated her colleagues and hindered her career advancement.
C2 The CEO's overweening control over every aspect of the company stifled creativity and innovation among employees.
interjection none
A1 Overweening! That cake looks delicious.
A2 Overweening! I can't believe how fast he ran.
B1 Overweening! She always thinks she knows best.
B2 Overweening! His arrogance knows no bounds.
C1 Overweening! The CEO's attitude towards his employees is unacceptable.
C2 Overweening! The dictator's power over the country is absolute.
article none
A1 She had an overweening confidence in her ability to succeed.
A2 His overweening pride prevented him from admitting his mistakes.
B1 The CEO's overweening ambition led to the company's downfall.
B2 The overweening demands of the project caused stress among the team members.
C1 Her overweening desire for perfection made it difficult for her to delegate tasks.
C2 The overweening arrogance of the politician turned voters away from supporting him.
formal His overweening pride led to his downfall in the end.
informal She has an overweening belief in her own abilities.
slang Don't be so overweening, dude. You're not that great.
figurative The overweening shadow of doubt loomed over his every decision.
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