How to Pronounce "overconfidence"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌoʊvɝˈkɑnfɪdəns
British English
ˌəʊvəkˈɒnfɪdəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
oh-ver-KAHN-fi-dns
UK
oh-vuh-KON-fi-dns
Listen in Context
His overconfidence made him ignore the warnings.
Overconfidence can cause big problems at work.
Her overconfidence led to a mistake in the test.
A little confidence is good, but overconfidence can be dangerous.