How to Pronounce "overconfident"
word
ˌoʊvɝˈkɑnfɪdənt
oh-ver-KON-fi-duhnt
ˌəʊvəkˈɒnfɪdənt
oh-vuh-KON-fi-duhnt
Definition
Being too sure of yourself or your abilities, often more than is reasonable, which can lead to mistakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈkɑnfɪdənt
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈɒnfɪdənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-KON-fi-duhnt
UK
oh-vuh-KON-fi-duhnt
Listen in Context
He felt overconfident before the test and didn't study.
Sometimes, being overconfident can cause problems at work.
Don't be overconfident; it's good to check your answers.
She was so overconfident that she missed an obvious mistake.