Antonyms for overconfidence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : oh-ver-kon-fi-duhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vərˈkɒn fɪ dənt

Definition of overconfidence

noun impudence

Example sentences :

But that gentleman spoiled it all by his own overconfidence.
Extract from : « Duffels » by Edward Eggleston

Neglect of this or overconfidence has caused many disasters.
Extract from : « Nautical Charts » by G. R. Putnam

It may be the function of Contingency to correct the overconfidence of the evolutionist.
Extract from : « The Ifs of History » by Joseph Edgar Chamberlin

Confidence is a necessary thing in billiards, but overconfidence is bad.
Extract from : « Chapters from My Autobiography » by Mark Twain

Nettled, and alarmed at what appeared to be their overconfidence, Gaylor objected warmly.
Extract from : « Vera » by Richard Harding Davis

Overconfidence and complacency are among our deadliest enemies.
Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt » by Franklin D. Roosevelt

Harvard overconfidence was a byword when he was in college, and it was overconfidence which he feared now.
Extract from : « The Bachelors » by William Dana Orcutt

Kenneth had lost his vaunting air of self-assertion and overconfidence, and was very quiet.
Extract from : « The Hills of Refuge » by Will N. Harben

By lulling her into overconfidence some day she will naturally grow careless, and then we'll have them all.
Extract from : « The Million Dollar Mystery » by Harold MacGrath

Old Mr. Fletwode was legally acquitted of all other offence than that of overconfidence in his son.
Extract from : « Kenelm Chillingly, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for overconfidence

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