overweening

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. arrogantly self-confident; unreasonable, inappropriate

Phrases & Collocations

overweening pride

overweening ambition

overweening confidence

Example Sentences

had a witty but overweening manner about him.

an overweening desire for power

his overweening confidence led to his downfall

overweening sense of entitlement

overweening sense of superiority

overweening belief in one's own abilities

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