noun
- the quality of being overly confident or arrogant in a bold or cheeky way
Usage: informal
Examples
- His cockiness on the basketball court annoyed his teammates.
- She displayed surprising cockiness during the job interview.
- The young actor’s cockiness turned off many directors.
- His cockiness disappeared after he failed the test.
- The team’s cockiness led to their unexpected defeat.
- Her cockiness masked deep insecurity about her abilities.