overweening

• Qualifie une personne excessivement fière, arrogante ou trop sûre d'elle, souvent jusqu'à un degré choquant ou blessant.

Describes someone who is excessively proud, arrogant, or self-confident, often to the point of being offensive.

1. Excessive or unrestrainedC2formal

   Used to describe feelings, ambitions, or behavior that are too strong or extreme.

   démesuré, excessif

   • He was driven by an overweening ambition to succeed at any cost.
   • Her overweening pride prevented her from asking for help.
   • The novel criticizes the overweening greed of the ruling class.

   Synonymesboundlessexcessiveexorbitantextravagantimmoderateinordinateintemperateunrestrained

   Antonymeshumblemeekmoderaterestrainedtemperate

2. Arrogant or presumptuousC2formal

   Showing excessive confidence or pride; behaving as if one is better or more important than others.

   arrogant, présomptueux

   • His overweening attitude made him unpopular with his colleagues.
   • The politician's overweening arrogance alienated many voters.
   • She dismissed his advice with an overweening wave of her hand.

   Synonymesarrogantcockyconceitedhaughtyimperiousinsolentpompouspresumptuousproudsuperciliousswaggering

   Antonymeshumblemodestself-effacingunassuming