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excessive / ɪkˈsesɪv /adjectivegreater than what is usual, proper, or necessary
Some of the problems associated with excessive confidence include:
over the topextreme
confidence / ˈkɒnfɪdəns /nounA feeling of self-assurance
Some of the problems associated with excessive confidence include:
arroganceself-esteem
genuine / ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn /adjectiveTruly what something is said to be; authentic
The antique ring was genuine.
authenticrealsincere
a glimpse / ə ɡlɪmps /nouna brief or incomplete view or experience
The trailer gave a glimpse of the movie's plot.
previewsneak peeksample
will embark / ɪmˈbɑːrk /verbTo begin or undertake a journey or course of action
Readers will embark on a journey.
beginstartundertake
distinguish / dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ /verbTo perceive as being different or distinct; recognize as separate
It's important to distinguish between feeling confident and actually being confident.
assurance / əˈʃʊərəns /nounA state of being certain about something; confidence or certainty
Her assurance that everything would be alright calmed our fears.
confidencecertaintyconviction
comprehensive / ˌkɑːmprɪˈhensɪv /adjectiveThorough and complete; covering a wide range of topics
This book is a comprehensive guide to gardening.
thoroughextensiveinclusive
a constant / ə ˈkɑːnstənt /nounSomething that stays the same; a thing that does not change
The constant hum of the machinery.
invariableunchanging
emotional / ɪˈmoʊʃənəl /adjectiverelating to, arising from, or influencing emotions
It's an emotional state.
affectivesentimental
individuals who engage with and comprehend written material
The readers found the plot twist unexpected.
audiencebookwormssubscribers
A physical feeling
Feeling confident refers to the subjective sense of self-assuredness.
feelingsensation