cocksureness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocksureness
Noun
  • Clarity, not certainty, enables more conscious and courageous leadership.
    Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • When the only certainty was uncertainty, Elissa vowed to live.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • Making the most of limited time Because many of them are the sandwich generation right now—with aging parents as well as their own kids to contend with—Gen Xers want assurance there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
    Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • According to federal law, anything that’s forfeited following a criminal conviction could conceivably be used to help some or all of those alleged to have been victimized by Combs.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • Reacts to Trump's Middle East Trip: 'Disappointed' Supreme Court Prepares to Wade Into Birthright Citizenship Debate Ellison also noted that President Donald Trump has no authority to pardon Chauvin's state conviction.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • In fact, studies have shown higher rates of productivity and job satisfaction in remote working environments.
    Michael DeCesare, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • Based on my positive experience and satisfaction, absolutely.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Their certitude attracted me to the drug, which last fall secured U.S. regulatory approval as standalone therapy for schizophrenia.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Coyle may think not, but some of us will dismiss Coyle’s certitude not with magic, but with market signals.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Cocksureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocksureness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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