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COCKSURE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Marked by excessive confidence

Example:

the less he knows the more positive he gets

Synonyms:

cocksure; overconfident; positive

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

confident (having or marked by confidence or assurance)

Derivation:

cocksureness (total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant)

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