COCKSURENESS Synonyms

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

• fearless daring

• aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

• impudent aggressiveness

• the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

• 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

• overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

• overbearing pride or presumption

• audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

• (British informal) very chic

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

• total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant