overmoed

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch overmoet, from Old Dutch overmuot. Equivalent to over- +‎ moed.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈoː.vərˌmut/
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  • Hyphenation: over‧moed

Noun

overmoed m (uncountable)

  1. overconfidence, hubris, recklessness

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: oormoed