Overconfidence Meaning in English
word
ˌoʊvɝˈkɑnfɪdəns
oh-ver-KAHN-fi-dns
ˌəʊvəkˈɒnfɪdəns
oh-vuh-KON-fi-dns
Definition
A feeling of too much trust in one’s own abilities or decisions, often leading to mistakes.
Usage & Nuances
'Overconfidence' is formal and often used to warn about being too sure of oneself. Common with phrases like 'overconfidence leads to failure'. It always has a negative meaning, unlike 'confidence', which is usually positive.
Spanish: exceso de confianzaPortuguese (BR): excesso de confiançaPortuguese (PT): excesso de confiançaChinese (Simplified): 过度自信Chinese (Traditional): 過度自信Hindi: अति आत्मविश्वासArabic: الثقة الزائدةBengali: অতিরিক্ত আত্মবিশ্বাসRussian: самоуверенность - чрезмерная уверенностьJapanese: 過信Vietnamese: quá tự tinKorean: 과신Turkish: aşırı özgüvenUrdu: ضرورت سے زیادہ خود اعتمادیIndonesian: kepercayaan diri berlebihan
Example Sentences
His overconfidence made him ignore the warnings.
basic
Overconfidence can cause big problems at work.
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Her overconfidence led to a mistake in the test.
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A little confidence is good, but overconfidence can be dangerous.
natural
His overconfidence blinded him to the challenges ahead.
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Don’t let overconfidence make you take unnecessary risks.
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