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View usage for: (oʊvəʳwiːnɪŋ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you want to emphasize your disapproval of someone's great ambition or pride, you can refer to their overweening ambition or pride. [formal, disapproval] 'Your modesty is a cover for your overweening conceit,' she said. More Synonyms of overweening overweening in British English (ˌəʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ) adjective1. (of a person) excessively arrogant or presumptuous 2. (of opinions, appetites, etc) excessive; immoderate Derived forms overweeningly (ˌoverˈweeningly) adverb overweeningness (ˌoverˈweeningness) noun Word origin C14: over- + weening, from Old English wēnan: see weenoverweening in American English (ˌoʊvərˈwinɪŋ) adjective1. arrogant; excessively proud 2. exaggerated; excessive Derived forms overweeningly (ˌoverˈweeningly) adverb Word origin ME oferweninge, prp. of oferwenen < OE oferwenan: see over- & ween Examples of 'overweening' in a sentenceoverweening his overweening arrogance and pride Synonyms swaggering blustering self-confident egotistical high-handed insolent vainglorious uppish (British, informal) Opposites modest , timid , self-conscious , hesitant , unassuming , unobtrusive , self-effacing , diffident , deferential Definition (of opinions or qualities) excessive or immoderate her overweening admiration of her father Synonyms blown up out of all proportion O.T.T. (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition overconfident or arrogant a cocksure, self-confident performer Synonyms overconfident, arrogant, brash, cocky, presumptuous, bumptious, hubristic, full of yourselfDefinition excessively proud of oneself He was a little cocky because he was winning all the time. Synonyms overconfident, arrogant, brash, swaggering, conceited, egotistical, cocksure, swollen-headed, vain, full of yourselfDefinition having an excessively high opinion of oneself I thought him conceited and arrogant. Synonyms self-important, vain, arrogant, stuck up (informal), cocky, narcissistic, puffed up, egotistical, overweening, immodest, vainglorious, swollen-headed, bigheaded (informal), full of yourself, too big for your boots or breeches Nearby words ofoverweening - overturn
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Additional synonymsHe gave us a disdainful glance and moved on. Synonyms contemptuous, scornful, arrogant, superior, proud, sneering, aloof, haughty, derisive, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), hoity-toity (informal), turning up your nose (at), on your high horse (informal), looking down your nose (at) Definition out of proportion a disproportionate amount of time Synonyms excessive, too much, unreasonable, uneven, unequal, unbalanced, out of proportion, inordinate, incommensurateBe sceptical of exaggerated claims for what these products can do. Synonyms overstated, extreme, excessive, over the top (informal), inflated, extravagant, overdone, tall (informal), amplified, hyped, pretentious, exalted (informal), overestimated, overblown, fulsome, hyperbolic, highly coloured, O.T.T. (slang) Definition (of behaviour or gestures) extreme, esp. in order to make a particular impression I was extravagant in my admiration of them. Synonyms excessive, exaggerated, outrageous, wild, fantastic, absurd, foolish, over the top (slang), unreasonable, preposterous, fanciful, unrestrained, inordinate, outré, immoderate, O.T.T. (slang) Definition having or showing excessive pride or arrogance She spoke in a haughty tone. Synonyms proud, arrogant, lofty, high, stuck-up (informal), contemptuous, conceited, imperious, snooty (informal), scornful, snobbish, disdainful, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), overweening, hoity-toity (informal), on your high horse (informal), uppish (British, informal) Definition too confident and full of self-importance I think you're a bit too high and mighty yourself. Synonyms self-important, superior, arrogant, stuck-up (informal), conceited, imperious, overbearing, haughty, snobbish, disdainfulDefinition excessive or unreasonable He launched an immoderate tirade on his son. Synonyms excessive, extreme, over the top (slang), enormous, steep (informal), exaggerated, extravagant, unreasonable, undue, uncontrolled, unjustified, unwarranted, exorbitant, unrestrained, profligate, inordinate, over the odds (informal), egregious, intemperate, unconscionable, uncalled-for, O.T.T. (slang) Definition used to being obeyed She gave him a witheringly imperious look. Synonyms domineering, dictatorial, bossy (informal), haughty, lordly, commanding, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, overbearing, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, overweening, tyrannous Definition excessive They spent an inordinate amount of time talking. Synonyms excessive, unreasonable, disproportionate, extravagant, undue, preposterous, unwarranted, exorbitant, unrestrained, intemperate, unconscionable, immoderateDefinition extreme or severe the unwisely intemperate language of the party leader Synonyms excessive, extreme, over the top (slang), wild, violent, severe, passionate, extravagant, uncontrollable, self-indulgent, unbridled, prodigal, unrestrained, tempestuous, profligate, inordinate, incontinent, ungovernable, immoderate, O.T.T. (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition haughty or arrogant their lordly indifference to patients Synonyms proud, arrogant, lofty, stuck-up (informal), patronizing, dictatorial, condescending, imperious, domineering, overbearing, haughty, tyrannical, despotic, disdainful, high-handed, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), toffee-nosed (slang, British), hoity-toity (informal) Definition holding very strong opinions which one is convinced are right He's an opinionated man who always thinks he knows best. Synonyms dogmatic, prejudiced, biased, arrogant, adamant, stubborn, assertive, uncompromising, single-minded, inflexible, bigoted, dictatorial, imperious, overbearing, obstinate, doctrinaire, obdurate, cocksure, pig-headed, self-assertive, bull-headedDefinition lacking restraint or a sense of proportion The special effects are a bit over the top, but I enjoyed it. Synonyms excessive, too much, going too far, inordinate, over the limit, a bit much (informal), uncalled-for, immoderateDefinition imposing one's views in an unpleasant or forceful manner an arrogant and overbearing man Synonyms domineering, lordly, superior, arrogant, authoritarian, oppressive, autocratic, masterful, dictatorial, coercive, bossy (informal), imperious, haughty, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, supercilious, officious, overweening, iron-handed Definition foolishly dignified or self-important What a pompous little man he is. Synonyms self-important, affected, arrogant, pretentious, bloated, grandiose, imperious, showy, overbearing, ostentatious, puffed up, portentous, magisterial, supercilious, pontifical, vainglorious Definition bold and insolent It would be presumptuous of me to give an opinion. Synonyms pushy (informal), forward, bold, arrogant, presuming, rash, audacious, conceited, foolhardy, insolent, overweening, overconfident, overfamiliar, bigheaded (informal), uppish (British, informal), too big for your bootsDefinition haughty or arrogant She has a reputation for being proud and arrogant. Synonyms conceited, vain, arrogant, stuck-up (informal), lordly, imperious, narcissistic, overbearing, snooty (informal), haughty, snobbish, egotistical, self-satisfied, disdainful, self-important, presumptuous, boastful, supercilious, high and mighty (informal), toffee-nosed (slang, British), orgulous (archaic), too big for your boots or breeches Definition behaving in a superior and arrogant manner His manner is supercilious and arrogant. Synonyms scornful, arrogant, contemptuous, disdainful, lordly, proud, lofty, stuck-up (informal), patronizing, condescending, imperious, overbearing, snooty (informal), haughty, high and mighty (informal), vainglorious, toffee-nosed (slang, British), hoity-toity (informal), uppish (British, informal) Synonyms conceited, affected, arrogant, stuck-up (informal), cocky, snobbish, self-important, presumptuous, uppity (informal), supercilious, high and mighty (informal), overweening, toffee-nosed (slang, British), putting on airs, hoity-toity (informal) Definition excessively proud of one's appearance or achievements Don't worry about what he said, he's shallow, vain and self-centred. Synonyms conceited, narcissistic, proud, arrogant, inflated, swaggering, stuck-up (informal), cocky, swanky (informal), ostentatious, egotistical, self-important, overweening, vainglorious, swollen-headed (informal), pleased with yourself, bigheaded (informal), peacockish |