cockiness
Britishnoun
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What’s really driving the buzz is Sullivan’s aura—the self-assuredness and cockiness that scorers need in a ruthless sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
There was a control, a confidence, perhaps a cockiness at times, about their play.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024
He has a confidence that borders on cockiness.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 10, 2023
The first, Hodges recalled, was a certain cockiness.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Her smile fades, and I can see the cockiness dissolve in waves.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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