overweening

UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈwiː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwiː.nɪŋ/

Переводы

overweeningприлагательное
more overweening
Срав.
most overweening
Превосх.
UK
/ˌəʊ.vəˈwiː.nɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈwiː.nɪŋ/
His overweening pride led to his downfall.
Его самонадеянная гордость привела к его падению.
The overweening ambition of the politician was evident.
Чрезмерные амбиции политика были очевидны.
overweeningгерундий или причастие настоящего времени
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/
Functioning as the present participle of the verb “overween” when used attributively.

Определения

overweeningприлагательное
Excessively proud or confident; arrogant.
His overweening pride made it difficult for him to accept any criticism.
Excessive or immoderate; too much.
The overweening ambition of the company led to its eventual downfall.
overweeningгерундий или причастие настоящего времени
Present participle of “overween”; displaying or characterized by overweening pride or arrogance.
The overweening crowd cheered as if victory were already assured.