OVERWEENING


Meaning of OVERWEENING in English

If you want to emphasize your disapproval of someone’s great ambition or pride, you can refer to their ~ ambition or pride. (FORMAL)

‘Your modesty is a cover for your ~ conceit,’ she said.

ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval

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