overweening

Example Sentences

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Mr. Sottile’s Johnny exudes a warm bonhomie, embracing Linda and Ned’s smoldering rebelliousness, but also showing sincere affection for Julia, whom Ms. Griggs makes likable despite her overweening ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The single-actor format and clever use of camerawork give visual expression to the novel’s themes of overweening egotism and existential dread.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2024

It’s as if their mother’s overweening nature couldn’t be defeated; it could only be eclipsed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Still, the overweening arrogance in the face of all these blunders is baffling.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2023

The arrogance of that overweening little jerk is simply overwhelming. palate/palette/pallet.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner