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• overweening

  Meaning

  • 1. Showing excessive confidence or pride

  • 2. Overbearing or arrogant

  Examples

  • 1. Tony Stark's overweening attitude often rubbed his fellow Avengers the wrong way, until his heroic actions proved his worth.

  • 2. The Joker's overweening belief in his own chaotic philosophy often leads him to underestimate Batman.

  • 3. Doraemon looked concerned as Nobita's overweening confidence in the new gadget led him to take unnecessary risks.

  • 4. In the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada,' Miranda Priestly's overweening demeanor intimidated even the most ambitious fashionistas.