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Recent Examples of overconfidence
False Sense of Security SUV drivers often feel safer due to the vehicle's size and height, which can lead to overconfidence.
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Josh Max, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Similarly, the Titans’ record falls far short of the Texans’, but that could result in overconfidence.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Hollywood has always had an affinity for schemers and maybe that’s because show business is run by similar types: High on their own supply of overconfidence and fast-talking obfuscation.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
That’s when overconfidence can lead to decisions that cause overreach.
—Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Josh Max, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Similarly, the Titans’ record falls far short of the Texans’, but that could result in overconfidence.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Hollywood has always had an affinity for schemers and maybe that’s because show business is run by similar types: High on their own supply of overconfidence and fast-talking obfuscation.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2024
That’s when overconfidence can lead to decisions that cause overreach.
—Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfidence
Noun
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Setbacks are essential for personal growth, and without them, children may struggle with self-confidence when faced with difficulties.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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What shines through loud and clear is the importance of the feelings of self-confidence and direction engendered by acquiring such wilderness skills and deploying them successfully.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The only way is to give some confidence to the players is to win games.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles’ young defense has a ton of confidence after a dominating, record-tying performance against the Vikings.—
Mark Ross,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Presenting the game sequences with just enough self-assurance and confident style to avert attention from any technical limitations, the co-directors sell the digital environment as a compelling backdrop and its own theatrical presence.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Jan. 2025
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At the end of the day, what is the most important is Moana’s self-assurance in her main character energy.—
Melissah Yang,
refinery29.com,
4 Dec. 2024
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Branthwaite initially struggled in the Netherlands and Everton came close to recalling him before receiving assurances opportunities would come.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Spencer’s estate and Brown are asking the court to deny the mall’s sale or delay the sale until there are assurances creditors will be able to recover their claims.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Its hero, Rusty Sabich, was a prosecuting attorney entitled to the presumption of innocence, as the law requires, when an ambitious rival puts him on trial for the murder of a colleague.—
Lisa Henricksson,
airmail.news,
11 Jan. 2025
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So why not own your investigation or say the team preferred to stand by a presumption of innocence instead of hiding behind the league?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Overconfidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfidence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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