overweening

Example Sentences

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Just as the hubris of headstrong shipbuilders who insisted that the Titanic was unsinkable led to an unparalleled maritime disaster, so Cameron’s overweening pride has come unnecessarily close to capsizing this project.

From Los Angeles Times

The narrative originally appeared to be about overweening parents who would do anything to make sure their children got into prestigious schools.

From New York Times

A “chocolate soldier” was a strutting man with an overweening belief in his own fabulous importance.

From Los Angeles Times

The court’s decision striking down New York’s restrictions on concealed-carry licenses could allay conservative concerns about overweening local officials.

From Washington Post

I felt like I trusted that more than I trusted a novel that tried to throw its arms around the whole city and make some overweening statement about it.

From New York Times