cockiness

noun

Definition of cockinessnext
as in arrogance

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  1. arrogance
  2. overconfidence
  3. self-assurance
  4. self-confidence
  5. confidence
  6. assurance
Noun
  • Dastmalchian gets to play it all — disbelief, arrogance, grieving, terrified — sometimes in the same moment.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
  • These things are a big investment of time and to have not one, but two of them that might otherwise have had a reasonable expectation of success — probably arrogance on my part — but still, many times an author who gets published once can get published a second time.
    Choire Sicha, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • But overconfidence can drive businesses toward failure, found a 2020 study published in the New England Journal of Entrepreneurship.
    Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Recognize that uncertainty also helps counteract overconfidence in AI decisions, especially in data sets prone to historical bias.
    Andre Shojaie, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of overconfidence
Noun
  • Continuous learning builds self-assurance and positions the entrepreneur as an expert in their industry.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • For those who want to do it, going down the rabbit hole of polls can be a choose-your-own-adventure tale of self-assurance, self-torture, and deep confusion.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-assurance
Noun
  • However, a pervasive self-confidence issue can quickly turn problematic, as a leader’s level of faith in their abilities directly impacts decision-making, team dynamics and long-term success.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But James’ slow entry into the public eye—especially in contrast to the world of professional sports, with its endless commentary and reality shows—was influenced by her own internal struggle to build self-confidence.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • Other elements add more layers, including Cross getting ensnared in a Black Lives Matter protest and having Alex face a real freak of a nemesis, portrayed with depraved confidence by Ryan Eggold.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Trump will navigate world politics with greater confidence this time around.
    Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • To hit big international sales numbers there usually needs to be a US theatrical assurance.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Eighty-five percent of consumers want companies to transparently share AI assurance practices before bringing products equipped with AI technology to market.
    Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of assurance
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cockiness

cocking

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