3 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.
Sarah's overconfidence in her memory caused her to forget where she put her favorite toy.
Tim's overconfidence in his counting abilities resulted in him skipping a number while reciting the alphabet.
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