overween
/ˌoʊvərˈwin/
adjective
- Having too much pride or confidence; arrogant or presumptuous.
- The general's overween confidence in his plan led to a costly defeat.
- His overween ambition made him unpopular with his colleagues.
- An overween attitude can push friends away.
verb
- To be too proud or confident; to think too highly of oneself.
- It is dangerous for a leader to overween, as it can lead to poor decisions.
- She tried not to overween despite her rapid success in the company.
- The young athlete began to overween after winning his first championship, ignoring his coach's advice.