Overconfident: meaning, definitions and examples
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overconfident
[ ˌoʊvərˈkɑːnfɪdənt ]
in a situation where one's ability or knowledge is not as great as perceived
Having excessive belief in one's own abilities or knowledge, often leading to errors in judgment or decision-making. Overconfident individuals may overlook potential risks or challenges, assuming they can handle any situation with ease. This can result in failure or embarrassment when faced with unexpected difficulties.
Synonyms
arrogant, cocky, conceited, self-assured
Examples of usage
- He was so overconfident in his skills that he underestimated the complexity of the task.
- She tends to be overconfident in her predictions, rarely considering alternative outcomes.
- The team's overconfident attitude cost them the game, as they failed to prepare for the opponent's unexpected strategy.
Translations
Translations of the word "overconfident" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excessivamente confiante
🇮🇳 अति आत्मविश्वासी (ati ātmaviśvāsī)
🇩🇪 übermäßig selbstbewusst
🇮🇩 terlalu percaya diri
🇺🇦 надміру впевнений у собі
🇵🇱 zbyt pewny siebie
🇯🇵 過信している (kashin shite iru)
🇫🇷 trop confiant
🇪🇸 demasiado confiado
🇹🇷 fazla kendine güvenen
🇰🇷 지나치게 자신감 있는 (jinachige jasingam inneun)
🇸🇦 مفرط الثقة بالنفس (mufrit althiqat bialnafs)
🇨🇿 příliš sebevědomý
🇸🇰 príliš sebavedomý
🇨🇳 过于自信 (guòyú zìxìn)
🇸🇮 preveč samozavesten
🇮🇸 of sjálfsöruggur
🇰🇿 өте сенімді
🇬🇪 ზედმეტად თავდაჯერებული (zedmetad tavdajerebuli)
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq özünə inamlı
🇲🇽 demasiado confiado
Word origin
The word 'overconfident' is derived from the combination of 'over' and 'confident', with 'confident' originating from the Latin word 'confidere' meaning 'to have full trust or reliance'. The concept of overconfidence has been studied in psychology and behavioral economics, highlighting the tendency of individuals to overestimate their abilities or knowledge in various situations.
See also: confidante, confidants, confidential, confidentially, confidently, unconfident.