cockiness
Example Sentences
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The family came vividly alive—we sensed Augustine’s role as nurturing mother, as well as the cockiness of the older son.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
There was a control, a confidence, perhaps a cockiness at times, about their play.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024
Nearly two months later, Newsom’s cockiness appears misplaced.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2024
He has a confidence that borders on cockiness.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023
Her smile fades, and I can see the cockiness dissolve in waves.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
