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overconfident

/ˌoʊvər.kənˈfɪdənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does overconfident mean?

adjective

Having or showing too much confidence in one's abilities or opinions; excessively confident.

Example

"He was overconfident in his ability to finish the project on time, but it ended up taking much longer than expected."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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