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overweening

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example Sentences

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

Synonyms

arrogant, conceited, haughty, proud, pompous

Antonyms

humble, modest, meek

Collocations

overweening pride, overweening arrogance, overweening ambition

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