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Meaning of overweening

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overweening

Pronunciation:/əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ//oʊvɚˈwinɪŋ/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Unduly confident; arrogant

    Example: She wins one modeling contest in Montana and suddenly she’s overweening.

    Synonyms:conceitedpresumptuous
  2. Exaggerated, excessive.

overweening

Pronunciation:/əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ//oʊvɚˈwinɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

  1. An excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s abilities; presumption, arrogance.