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cockiness

British  
/ ˈkɒkɪnɪs /

noun

  1. conceited self-assurance

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Each song shudders with youthful cockiness and desperation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“And a humility. We have an optimism that we’re going to do this, but not a cockiness that we can mail it in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

Natural talent allied with the cockiness that comes with knowing you are more gifted than your rivals made him an irresistible force.

From BBC • May 13, 2024

He has a confidence that borders on cockiness.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

Her smile fades, and I can see the cockiness dissolve in waves.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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