Moderate as in pretentiousness Excessive confidence or arrogance, often expressed in an audacious manner. Clear All
5 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Cockiness'
His cockiness was evident as he strutted onto the basketball court, confidently dribbling the ball.
The detective's cockiness proved to be his downfall as he underestimated the cleverness of the criminal he was pursuing.
Tom's cockiness in his culinary skills led him to enter a cooking competition, only to face a humbling defeat.
The quarterback's cockiness on the field turned into embarrassment when he fumbled the crucial play.
The young magician's cockiness vanished when his grand illusion went terribly wrong during the live performance.
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