cocksureness
Overbearing self-assurance
Cocksureness is brash, unshakeable confidence—often unjustified or irritating to others.
The word carries a negative connotation, suggesting arrogance rather than legitimate self-assurance: His cocksureness about the project's success annoyed everyone who knew the risks.
Someone displaying cocksureness acts certain even when doubt would be wiser.
Brazen, reckless daring
- impudenceShameless boldness toward superiors
- brashnessHasty, overconfident manner
- effronteryShameless, insolent boldness
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
cheekiness · nerve · chutzpah · gall · insolence · temerity · sassiness · impertinence
Belief held without proof
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- foolhardinessReckless bravery, unwise daring
- overestimationJudging something too high
- misjudgmentFaulty evaluation of something
heedlessness · imprudence · rashness · carelessness · blind faith · self-deception · miscalculation · complacency
Affectedly grand in manner
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
domineering · high-handed · lordly · patronizing · self-important · vainglorious · contemptuous · disdainful
Self-assurance or trust
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- convictionFirmly held belief
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
assurance · decisiveness · self-possession · aplomb · composure · self-confidence · boldness · firmness
audacity
Brazen, reckless daring
- impudenceShameless boldness toward superiors
- brashnessHasty, overconfident manner
- effronteryShameless, insolent boldness
boldness · cheekiness · nerve · chutzpah · gall · insolence · temerity · sassiness · impertinence · brass
presumption
Belief held without proof
- recklessnessCareless disregard for danger
- foolhardinessReckless bravery, unwise daring
- overestimationJudging something too high
misjudgment · heedlessness · imprudence · rashness · carelessness · blind faith · self-deception · miscalculation · complacency · smugness
pompous
Affectedly grand in manner
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- superciliousArrogantly contemptuous of others
overbearing · domineering · high-handed · lordly · patronizing · self-important · vainglorious · contemptuous · disdainful · snobbish
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- convictionFirmly held belief
certainty · assurance · decisiveness · self-possession · aplomb · composure · self-confidence · boldness · firmness · sureness
cocksurenessdoubt
Lack of firm belief
uncertainty · self-doubt · hesitancy · tentativeness · diffidence
cocksurenesshumility
Freedom from arrogance
modesty · self-effacement · meekness · diffidence · unpretentiousness
cocksurenessdoubt
Lack of firm belief
skepticism · disbelief · distrust · questioning · open-mindedness