as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
the cocksureness with which he presented his investment scheme convinced others to jump in
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocksureness
Noun
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Early projections of $400 million might be a long shot, but an AAV of more than $30 million is a near certainty, and Tucker is seeking a 10-year contract.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026 -
But the void between certainty and hope, where the foreman ruled, troubled him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Neither assurance of German manufacture nor of superior sound quality sufficed to get the bills back into the salesman’s palm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a world where they are too often ignored, underappreciated or misunderstood, Black children’s books offer a welcoming sense of pride, assurance and the ability to freely dream for our babies and young people.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In June, voting members rejected the second assessment in a 229-166 vote, a move the lawsuit characterized as a loss of confidence in the board’s management.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Political interference in mergers and acquisitions approvals and daily operations repels foreign investment and damages confidence in market operations.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His criminal history included convictions for robbery, kidnapping and attempting to kill a corrections officer by strangling him.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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His conviction included an enhancement for multiple murders.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both provide me satisfaction in my retirement.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Protein powders always felt overhyped — a product category with more marketing than satisfaction.—
Samantha Leal,
Refinery29,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps speaking in the harsh style of the prophets gave him an unearned moral certitude.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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That tug-and-pull conflict between them exemplifies how adults invalidate children’s perspectives, assuming that their age has granted them unquestionable certitude.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Cocksureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocksureness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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