Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cocksure
Adjective
/ˈkɒkʃʊə/
Definition
Excessively confident in one’s own abilities or opinions.
Examples
- He was cocksure that he would win the debate, ignoring all opposing arguments.
- Despite her cocksure attitude, she failed to prepare adequately for the presentation.
Meaning
Being overly certain or arrogant about something, often without providing evidence or considering other viewpoints.
Synonyms
- Overconfident
- Arrogant
- Conceited
- Pompous
- Sanguine
