Cockiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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cockiness

[ ˈkɒkɪnəs ]

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in behavior

Excessive confidence or arrogance, especially in a way that annoys others.

Synonyms

arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, overconfidence

Examples of usage

His cockiness often rubbed his teammates the wrong way.
Her cockiness led to her downfall in the competition.

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in attitude

A feeling or display of self-importance or superiority.

Synonyms

egotism, pride, swagger, vanity

Examples of usage

His cockiness made him unpopular among his peers.
Her cockiness was a facade to hide her insecurities.

Translations

Translations of the word "cockiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrogância

🇮🇳 अहंकार

🇩🇪 Überheblichkeit

🇮🇩 keangkuhan

🇺🇦 зарозумілість

🇵🇱 arogancja

🇯🇵 うぬぼれ

🇫🇷 arrogance

🇪🇸 arrogancia

🇹🇷 kibir

🇰🇷 자만

🇸🇦 غطرسة

🇨🇿 namyšlenost

🇸🇰 namyslenosť

🇨🇳 自负

🇸🇮 aroganca

🇮🇸 hroki

🇰🇿 менмендік

🇬🇪 ამპარტავნობა

🇦🇿 təkəbbür

🇲🇽 arrogancia

Word origin

The word 'cockiness' originated from the noun 'cocky', which is a colloquial term meaning conceited or self-assured. The term is believed to have first appeared in the mid-19th century, derived from the word 'cock' meaning a small boat or vessel that is lively and self-assured in its movements. Over time, 'cocky' evolved into 'cockiness' to describe the trait of being overly confident or arrogant. The word has since become a common descriptor for individuals who exhibit excessive pride or self-importance.

See also: cock, cockerel, cockeyed, cockpit, cockscomb, cocktail, cocky.