Overweening

ENZH

What Does Overweening Mean?

  • 过于自信的
  • 自负的
  • 自满的

Overweening Pronunciation

/ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

Overweening Definition

adjective

Definition

Excessively proud of oneself; arrogant; presumptuously confident.

In ZH

过于自信的;傲慢的;自以为是的。

How to Use Overweening in a Sentence

  • His overweening ambition led to his downfall.
  • The overweening arrogance of the young actor surprised everyone.
  • She was criticized for her overweening confidence in her abilities.
  • Despite his overweening nature, he was quite talented.
  • The team's overweening expectations were not met during the competition.