overconfidence

noun

Meaning

Excessive belief in one's own abilities or judgment, often leading to a disregard for potential risks.

Examples

His overconfidence in the stock market led him to invest his entire life savings in a single volatile tech company.
The team's overconfidence after winning the first three games caused them to underestimate their opponent in the final match.

Synonyms: arrogance, hubris, conceit, presumption

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

overconfidence

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈkɑːnfɪdəns/

Definition

Excessive belief in one's own abilities or judgment, often leading to a disregard for potential risks.

Examples

His overconfidence in the stock market led him to invest his entire life savings in a single volatile tech company.
The team's overconfidence after winning the first three games caused them to underestimate their opponent in the final match.
Overconfidence can be a dangerous trait for surgeons, as it may lead them to overlook critical details during complex procedures.

Synonyms of overconfidence

Words with a similar meaning to overconfidence:

Antonyms of overconfidence

Words with the opposite meaning to overconfidence:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary