Meaning Of The Word Overweening

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overweening
If you want to emphasize your disapproval of someone's great ambition or pride, you can refer to their overweening ambition or pride.

overweening in American English
arrogant; excessively proud
adjective: presumptuously conceited, overconfident, or proud

overweening in British English
adjective: (of a person) excessively arrogant or presumptuous

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