Overconfident

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
adjective

Having too much confidence, to the point where it can lead to mistakes.

He was overconfident in his abilities and didn't study for the exam, so he failed.
Visual representation of "overconfident" - Having too much confidence, to the point where it can lead to mistakes

Often appears as...

  • he was overconfident
  • she seems overconfident

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Disapproving

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False Assumptions

Overconfident people may ignore advice thinking they know best, but this can lead to mistakes.

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Ignoring the directions, he overconfidently assembled the furniture wrong.
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Risks Involved

Being overconfident might cause someone to take unnecessary or uncalculated risks.

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She overconfidently invested all her savings in one stock.
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Humility vs. Arrogance

Overconfidence is often seen negatively, as arrogance or a lack of humility.

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Overconfidently claiming he'd win easily, he was embarrassed when he lost.
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