COCKINESS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word cockiness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for COCKINESS
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| arrogance | nounn | |||||||
noun • overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors | ||||||||
| conceit | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of excessive pride • an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things • a witty or ingenious turn of phrase • an artistic device or effect • the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride | ||||||||
| egotism | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others | ||||||||
| haughtiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors | ||||||||
| self-importance | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance | ||||||||
| smugness | nounn | |||||||
noun • an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction | ||||||||
| bumptiousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • offensive boldness and assertiveness | ||||||||
| forwardness | nounn | |||||||
noun • offensive boldness and assertiveness • an advanced stage • prompt willingness | ||||||||
| pushiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • offensive boldness and assertiveness | ||||||||
