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15 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overconfidence' in a Sentence

"The quality of possessing an unrealistically high opinion of one’s own judgment, abilities, powers, etc. Underestimating the enemy can induce laziness and encourage overconfidence. Psychologists have determined that overconfidence causes people to overestimate their ability to control events and underestimate risks." more

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The little bird's overconfidence made it attempt to fly before its wings were fully developed.
Billy's overconfidence in tying his shoes made him forget a step.
Tim's overconfidence in his soccer skills resulted in him attempting a difficult trick and falling.
Lisa's overconfidence led her to believe she could finish the puzzle in one minute.
Sarah's overconfidence in her memory caused her to forget where she put her favorite toy.
Despite his overconfidence, Tim struggled to solve the complex math problem.
Sarah's overconfidence in her storytelling ability made her believe she could write a novel in a day.
Tim's overconfidence in his counting abilities resulted in him skipping a number while reciting the alphabet.
The superhero's overconfidence nearly cost him the battle with the villain.
He displayed overconfidence during the spelling bee, confidently misspelling a challenging word.
Jenny's overconfidence in math made her attempt the challenging problem without seeking help.
He showed overconfidence when he thought he could lift the heavy box on his own.
Tommy's overconfidence in his soccer skills led to a surprising defeat for his team.
Tom showed overconfidence when he tried to lift the heavy box by himself.
Jenny's overconfidence in her painting abilities resulted in a messy art project.

Overconfidence

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nounThe quality of possessing an unrealistically high opinion of one’s own judgment, abilities, powers, etc. Underestimating the enemy can induce laziness and encourage overconfidence. Psychologists have determined that overconfidence causes people to overestimate their ability to control events and underestimate risks.
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Last Updated On: May 2, 2024
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