overconfidence

/ˌoʊvərˈkɑnfɪdəns/
noun
  1. A feeling of being too sure of your own abilities or judgment, often leading to mistakes.
    • Overconfidence can be dangerous when driving in bad weather.
    • His overconfidence caused him to skip studying for the exam, and he failed.
    • The team's overconfidence made them underestimate their opponents, resulting in a loss.
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