overweening — showing excessive confidence or pride; arrogant and presumptuous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing excessive confidence or pride; arrogant and presumptuous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 지나치게 자신만만한, 오만한, 건방진
Korean pronunciation: 오버**위**닝
Example Sentences
- The CEO's overweening attitude led to the company's downfall when he ignored market warnings.
- Jake's overweening belief that he could eat 50 hot dogs made him the laughingstock of the eating contest.
- Her overweening pride prevented her from asking for help when she desperately needed it.
overweening
ADJECTIVE//ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ//
showing excessive confidence or pride; arrogant and presumptuous

a businessman in an expensive suit leans back in his chair with arms crossed and a smug expression, dismissing everyone's concerns with a wave of his hand. He points at himself with both thumbs while speaking condescendingly to the room. His overconfident gesture causes him to lean too far back in his chair, which begins to tip backward. The other executives around the table exchange worried glances and shake their heads at his presumptuous attitude. Some colleagues cover their faces in embarrassment while others lean away from his arrogant display. excessive confidence and arrogant, presumptuous behavior
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'overwenen', combining 'over-' meaning excessive and 'ween' meaning to think or suppose. Originally described someone who thinks too highly of themselves or their abilities.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's overweening attitude led to the company's downfall when he ignored market warnings.”
“Jake's overweening belief that he could eat 50 hot dogs made him the laughingstock of the eating contest.”
“Her overweening pride prevented her from asking for help when she desperately needed it.”
“The student's overweening confidence crumbled when he realized he had studied for the wrong exam.”
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