noun
- plural of cocksureness; instances or qualities of being arrogantly or excessively confident, especially without adequate justification
Usage: informal; usually plural form
Examples
- His cocksurenesses about winning the competition proved unfounded when he lost in the first round.
- The team's cocksurenesses led them to underestimate their opponents.
- She displayed multiple cocksurenesses throughout the interview, answering questions she clearly didn't understand.
- Their cocksurenesses masked a deep lack of preparation.
- The candidate's cocksurenesses about the job requirements were evident in every answer.