OVERWEENING - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
overweening (adjective)
/ˌəʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
Giải nghĩa:
Being too confident or proud in an optimistic way
Ví dụ:
His overweening belief in his own abilities led to his downfall.
overweening (adjective)
/ˌəʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
Giải nghĩa:
Excessively or unpleasantly eager to show off knowledge or learning
Ví dụ:
The scholar's overweening pedantry made the lecture unbearable for most.
Cách sử dụng
The word 'overweening' is used to describe someone who has excessive pride or confidence in themselves. It is often used in a negative way to criticize someone who thinks too highly of themselves and their abilities. For example, if someone is described as having an 'overweening' sense of self-importance, it means they think they are better or more important than others, which is not a good thing. It is important to use this word carefully and only in appropriate situations.
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