How Do You Spell OVERWEEN?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəwˈiːn] (IPA)

Overween is a word that is not commonly used in everyday language. It is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ˌəʊvəˈwiːn/ and means to be excessively confident or arrogant. The word can be broken down into two parts - "over" and "ween". "Over" means beyond or excessive, while "ween" means to think, believe or imagine. Together, the word connotes someone who has an exaggerated belief in their own abilities, opinions, or worth.

OVERWEEN Meaning and Definition

  1. "Overween" is a verb that refers to having an excessive or exaggerated opinion of oneself, often accompanied by an arrogance or pride that exceeds reasonable limits. It describes a state of overconfidence or an inflated sense of self-importance. When someone overweens, they generally believe themselves to be superior, beyond reproach, or above others, often without valid justification.

    This term originated in the 14th century and was derived from the Middle English word "ween," which meant "to think" or "to imagine." The prefix "over-" intensifies the meaning, emphasizing the arrogance or exaggerated self-perception. "Overween" conveys a negative connotation, suggesting that the individual's perception of themselves is unrealistic, self-centered, or deluded.

    People who overween may display behaviors such as boasting excessively about their achievements, belittling others, and disregarding feedback or criticism. Their sense of entitlement may lead to a lack of empathy or an inability to consider alternative viewpoints. Overweening can hinder personal growth and relationships, as it often breeds resentment and alienates others due to the person's inflated sense of self-worth.

    Synonyms of "overween" include "self-conceit," "overconfidence," "hubris," "egotism," or "arrogance." Conversely, antonyms could be "modesty," "humility," "self-effacement," or "lack of pretension."

    In conclusion, "overween" describes an excessive and unwarranted belief in one's own abilities, importance, or superiority. It captures the negative aspects of arrogance and pride, emphasizing the inflated self-perception and its implications on one's behavior and relationships.

  2. To think too highly or conceitedly.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERWEEN

Etymology of OVERWEEN

The word overween is derived from the Old English word oferwenian, which means to be too presumptuous or arrogant. It is a combination of the words ofer (over) and wenian (to think, suppose). Over time, the spelling evolved, and the word eventually became overween.

Conjugate verb Overween

CONDITIONAL

I would overween
you would overween
he/she/it would overween
we would overween
they would overween

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overweening
you would be overweening
he/she/it would be overweening
we would be overweening
they would be overweening

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overween
you would have overween
he/she/it would have overween
we would have overween
they would have overween

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overweening
you would have been overweening
he/she/it would have been overweening
we would have been overweening
they would have been overweening

FUTURE

I will overween
you will overween
he/she/it will overween
we will overween
they will overween

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overweening
you will be overweening
he/she/it will be overweening
we will be overweening
they will be overweening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overweened
you will have overweened
he/she/it will have overweened
we will have overweened
they will have overweened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overweening
you will have been overweening
he/she/it will have been overweening
we will have been overweening
they will have been overweening

IMPERATIVE

you overween
we let´s overween

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overween

PAST

I overweened
you overweened
he/she/it overweened
we overweened
they overweened

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overweening
you were overweening
he/she/it was overweening
we were overweening
they were overweening

PAST PARTICIPLE

overweened

PAST PERFECT

I had overweened
you had overweened
he/she/it had overweened
we had overweened
they had overweened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overweening
you had been overweening
he/she/it had been overweening
we had been overweening
they had been overweening

PRESENT

I overween
you overween
he/she/it overweens
we overween
they overween

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overweening
you are overweening
he/she/it is overweening
we are overweening
they are overweening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overweening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overweened
you have overweened
he/she/it has overweened
we have overweened
they have overweened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overweening
you have been overweening
he/she/it has been overweening
we have been overweening
they have been overweening

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