overconfidence

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkɒnfɪdəns/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.excessive confidence in oneself or one's abilities; an overestimation of one's own capabilities

Phrases & Collocations

overconfidence bias

overconfidence effect

overconfidence trap

overconfidence syndrome

overconfidence risk

overconfidence phenomenon

overconfidence assessment

overconfidence behavior

overconfidence level

overconfidence judgment

Example Sentences

his overconfidence led to his downfall in the competition.

overconfidence can result in poor decision-making.

she realized that her overconfidence was a mistake.

overconfidence often blinds people to their weaknesses.

his overconfidence made him underestimate his opponents.

they warned him about the dangers of overconfidence.

overconfidence can lead to unexpected failures.

she attributed her mistakes to overconfidence.

overconfidence is often a trait of successful leaders.

he learned a valuable lesson about the pitfalls of overconfidence.

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