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OVERWEENING
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Presumptuously arrogant
Example:
getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down
Synonyms:
overweening; uppity
Classified under:
Similar:
immodest (having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
Example:
overweening greed
Synonyms:
excessive; extravagant; exuberant; overweening
Classified under:
Similar:
unrestrained (not subject to restraint)
