Cocksure

usgb/ˌkɑːkˈʃʊr/
adjective

Feeling very sure and confident, sometimes too confident.

He was rather cocksure about getting the job, despite the tough competition.
Visual representation of "cocksure" - Feeling very sure and confident, sometimes too confident

Often appears as...

  • feeling cocksure
  • act cocksure

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Disapproving

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Overconfidence Risk

Cocksure implies excessive confidence that could lead to mistakes or embarrassment if you're wrong.

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He was cocksure that his answer was correct, but it actually resulted in an awkward mistake.
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Negative Connotation

While confident is positive, cocksure often has a negative shade, suggesting arrogance or heedlessness.

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Her cocksure attitude during the interview may have seemed disrespectful to the panel.
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Cultural Interpretation

Be aware that in some cultures, being cocksure may be considered rude or offensive, not just confident.

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He didn't realize how his cocksure remarks would come off as offensive to the audience.
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