noun as in strong fondness

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Example:His overweening pride led him to refuse any assistance, seeing it as beneath his dignity.

Definition:Excessive pride or self-importance.

From overweening pride

Example:The politician's overweening ambition for power blinded him to the needs of his constituents.

Definition:A strong and excessive desire to succeed or become powerful, often to an extent that shows arrogance.

From overweening ambition

Example:Her overweening confidence did not win her friends but rather made people suspicious of her intentions.

Definition:Excessively confident behavior or attitudes, often arising from an inflated self-esteem or overestimation of one's abilities.

From overweening confidence