How to Pronounce "overweening"
word
əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ
oh-ver-WEE-ning
ˌəʊvəwˈiːnɪŋ
oh-vuh-WEE-ning
Definition
Showing too much confidence, pride, or arrogance; behaving as if you are more important or capable than you are.
IPA Transcription
American English
əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ
British English
ˌəʊvəwˈiːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-WEE-ning
UK
oh-vuh-WEE-ning
Listen in Context
His overweening ambition drove him to ignore his friends.
The manager's overweening pride caused problems in the team.
People disliked his overweening attitude.
Her overweening confidence made her ignore everyone else's advice.