OVERCONFIDENCE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

overconfidence

noun

Definition of overconfidence

as in arrogance

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Recent Examples of overconfidence Stubbornness and overconfidence extend beyond simple generational mindsets. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026 On the contrary, the gas giant can also exaggerate ego, entitlement, overconfidence and excess. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan tell the story of a president who fought his way back from 2021 political exile to the White House — and then allowed overconfidence, improvisation, and impulse to hobble his second presidency. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overconfidence

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Noun

Aemond, too, for that matter, while Daemon’s arrogance continues to get Team Black into all sorts of predicaments.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
But the league’s own research found that what reads as charisma in Dallas can land as arrogance in Düsseldorf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrogance

Noun

The rookie quarterback understands there's a clear distinction, though, between poise and cockiness.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
But he has been accused of inflating his role in some projects and demonstrating a self-confidence that borders on cockiness.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cockiness

Noun

Kristen does this with a voice that is authentically hers, inspiring all women to tap into their self-confidence.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Chuck Yeager had a vibe of self-confidence and a certain Americana that feels very Hal, and Kyle also has that in spades.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

Each of those positions experienced a boost of confidence or a seed of concern since players reported to camp three weeks ago.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Redefining How Fashion Is Bought If the early wave of e-commerce was about access and the mobile era was about convenience, the next phase, agentic commerce, will be defined by confidence.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The most consistent signature across her growing catalogue is her self-assurance as a performer.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

Noun

Among the areas covered by the new measures are backups, incident response, risk management and security assurance, with later phases requiring further testing of clubs’ ability to recover from cyber incidents.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
While there were previous assurances under the Biden administration that the site would reopen once construction was complete, that does not appear to be the case now.

— Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of assurance

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Mungiu refuses to supply easy answers or simple paths to identification in this compelling provocation, which poses unresolvable questions to viewers about our biases and presumptions.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
The defense motion filed Friday acknowledges there is a presumption against bond in extradition proceedings but argues that release can be granted in special circumstances.

— David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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