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Recent Examples of overconfidence
In fact, a total lack of self-doubt can be outright dangerous, leading to overconfidence, poor decision-making, and blind spots that can undermine success and create a whole lot of suffering for others.
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Margie Warrell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
History is full of examples—Blockbuster and Kodak in business and various military campaigns where overconfidence led to failure.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Cuarón underlines Catherine’s comical overconfidence by cutting from her self-satisfied voicemail to Stephen’s furious, frozen stare.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Success can breed overconfidence, leading leaders to underestimate emerging threats.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Margie Warrell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
History is full of examples—Blockbuster and Kodak in business and various military campaigns where overconfidence led to failure.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Cuarón underlines Catherine’s comical overconfidence by cutting from her self-satisfied voicemail to Stephen’s furious, frozen stare.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Oct. 2024
Success can breed overconfidence, leading leaders to underestimate emerging threats.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overconfidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overconfidence
Noun
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Most are due to unnecessary escalation, creating disengagement, authoritative behaviors, arrogance and ego.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Musk’s casual Friday attire just shows his arrogance and disrespect for American government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Art therapy, storytelling and other expressive techniques can also encourage deeper emotional connections and self-confidence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Reasons for disengagement vary, including self-confidence, schoolwork and safety.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Still, Spoelstra said the newfound confidence could go a long way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fast forward to April 6, when the sun harmonizes with Jupiter, boosting our confidence and optimism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Chapman attributes that self-assurance to Kershenbaum.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
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President Tshisekedi, who has compared the situation in his country to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, recently mentioned being open to a mining deal with the U.S., but has not said if reciprocal issues, like security assurances, are part of that.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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That’s why states like Colorado create a presumption of release for most misdemeanors.—
Lisel Petis,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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It must be remembered that in a state of law, the presumption of innocence and the right to avoid undue stigmatisation are fundamental principles.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Overconfidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overconfidence. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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