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Definition overweening in American English

overweening adjective

adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈwinɪŋ/
1

used for describing a bad quality that someone has which makes them very unpleasant

Example

overweening pride

Synonyms and related words
adaptive addictive a man of something
1.1

used for describing someone who is too proud and confident and ignores other people's feelings

Example

his overweening wife

Synonyms and related words
arrogant proud conceited
Definition overweening in American English