noun
- plural of cockiness; instances or displays of arrogant or overconfident behavior
Usage: informal; usually uncountable in singular form, but plural used to denote multiple instances or manifestations
Examples
- His cockinesses on the basketball court finally caught up with him when he faced a better team.
- The team's cockinesses after winning one game led to their downfall in the playoffs.
- She dismissed his cockinesses as typical teenage bravado.
- Their cockinesses about the project's success proved unfounded.
- The coach warned the players against their cockinesses and reminded them to stay focused.