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What is another word for Cock-sure?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkʃˈʊ͡ə] (IPA)

Cock-sure is a term used to describe someone who is overly confident and arrogant. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this attitude including, but not limited to, conceited, egotistical, hubristic, narcissistic, pompous, self-assured, and vain. These terms all imply a certain level of self-absorption or an exaggerated sense of one's own abilities. Other words that could be used to describe someone who is cock-sure might include brash, brazen, presumptuous, or overconfident. Ultimately, whichever synonym you choose to use, it is clear that being cock-sure is not a desirable trait and is often a hindrance to success.
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  • Cock-sure certainty is the source of much that is worst in our present world, and it is something of which the contemplation of history ought to cure us, not only or chiefly because there were wise men in the past, but because so much that was thought wisdom turned out to be folly – which suggests that much of our own supposed wisdom is no better. I do not mean to maintain that we should lapse into a lazy scepticism. We should hold our beliefs, and hold them strongly. Nothing great is achieved without passion, but underneath the passion there should always be that large impersonal survey which sets limits to actions that our passions inspire.
    Bertrand Russell

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