Sentence examples for for overconfidence from inspiring English sources

We always knew the Greeks would be grand hosts in August, but this is no time for overconfidence.

He said the Democratic challenger would emerge from a tough primary fight strengthened, and that even the successful prosecution of any war would not be cause for overconfidence at the White House.

Given that today's risks in human space flight are as high and the safety margins as razor thin as they have ever been, there is little room for overconfidence.

Dr. Tharp had treated Mr. Mobley for overconfidence, and was so pleased with his progress that he invested money in Maricopa, and encouraged his other clients to follow suit.

This was fertile ground for overconfidence.

However, it is unclear if overconfidence in relation to such questions is a relevant proxy for overconfidence within the expert's field of expertise.

The false appearance of courage may result, for instance, from overconfidence in one's skill or strength, or from one's failure to recognize the skill or strength of his opponents.

Angry at himself for his overconfidence, Hall briefly stormed back to the pack in the 21st mile.

There are many sociological reasons for the overconfidence of American society, one of which is the overuse of positive reinforcement by generations of parents since the 1960s.

Data can help compensate for our overconfidence in our own intuitions and can help reduce the extent to which our desires distort our perceptions.

But the Senators who led the filibuster attempt had every reason for their overconfidence in an extreme stance: they're taking their cues from a group and a movement that has become extreme and overconfident.