Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cocksureness
noun
/ˌkɒkˈʃɜːrnɪs/
Definition
A state of being excessively confident or self-assured, often to the point of arrogance.
Examples
- His cocksureness in the meeting made others uncomfortable.
- The team’s cocksureness about winning the game was misplaced.
Meaning
Cocksureness refers to a level of confidence that is not only assured but also presumptive, leading to an overestimation of one’s own abilities or knowledge.
Synonyms
- Overconfidence
- Arrogance
- Hubris
- Self-assurance
