Meaning Of The Word Overweening

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What's The Definition Of Overweening?

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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