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overweening
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o·ver·ween·ing  (vr-wnng)
adj.
1. Presumptuously arrogant; overbearing: had a witty but overweening manner about him.
2. Excessive; immoderate: overweening ambition.
over·weening·ly adv.
overweening
Adjective
(of opinions or qualities) excessive or immoderate: your modesty is a cover for your overweening conceit [obsolete ween to think]
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Adj.1.overweening - unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed"
extravagant, exuberant, excessive
unrestrained - not subject to restraint; "unrestrained laughter"
2.overweeningoverweening - presumptuously arrogant; "had a witty but overweening manner"; "no idea how overweening he would be"- S.V.Benet; "getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down"- NY Times
uppity
immodest - having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc; "brash immodest boasting"
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