as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
the overconfident quarterback made some careless decisions that cost him the game
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Recent Examples of overconfident
Generally, men tend to be overconfident investors, whereas women generally are more risk-aware and tend to hold onto their investments, according to Green.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Other patients are overconfident, which could lead to injuries.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s also the risk that overconfident computer scientists, who have helped advance the field of AI, start to see AI work being awarded Nobel Prizes in unrelated scientific fields—in this instance, physics and chemistry—and decide to follow in their footsteps, encroaching on other people’s turf.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Those high on grandiosity seek admiration, are usually dominating and overconfident, fantasize about perfection, and tend to have high self-esteem.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Other patients are overconfident, which could lead to injuries.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
There’s also the risk that overconfident computer scientists, who have helped advance the field of AI, start to see AI work being awarded Nobel Prizes in unrelated scientific fields—in this instance, physics and chemistry—and decide to follow in their footsteps, encroaching on other people’s turf.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
Those high on grandiosity seek admiration, are usually dominating and overconfident, fantasize about perfection, and tend to have high self-esteem.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for overconfident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfident
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Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The teen is charged with multiple counts of reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and criminal trespass and is expected to be charged in juvenile court, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The day was saved by advance planning for wildfire mitigation and courageous staff, including security guards and groundskeepers who risked life and limb and remained at the site to fight the deadly blaze.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Click on the video above to see a courageous K9 take her final bow before retirement Need a break?—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, in addition to elevating your look, these Lululemon leg warmers are designed to keep shivering at bay when you brave winter temps just wearing tights.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2025
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President Trump's Executive Order protects the sovereignty of both countries and its brave soldiers.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Born Richard Totten Button on July 18, 1929, the daredevil athlete defied both gravity and expectations during his career.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Due to his high-flying, daredevil move set and unique presentation, Hardy became one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the 2000s.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Adhering to this absurd rule requiring a three-quarters supermajority of Democrats in order to act would be foolhardy in the extreme.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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This two-year mission was a foolhardy act of imagination that has utterly changed the music world, one that only Taylor Swift could have envisioned.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Dec. 2024
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The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Duke was fun-loving and adventurous, always looking for new experiences.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Overconfident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfident. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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