SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
overconfident
adjective
More certain of one's ability or judgment than the evidence or circumstances justify.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Too sure of oneself
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Usage distinction
Return to topComplacent suggests insufficient concern about possible failure; overconfident specifically exceeds justified confidence.
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An overconfident estimate left no allowance for missing records or damaged pages.
Sal's friend Vic was overconfident about spotting valuable prints after watching a single introductory demonstration.
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