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Cocksure Meaning in English

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释义

Very sure of yourself in a way that is annoying or seems arrogant; overly confident without doubt or hesitation.

用法与细微差别

'Cocksure' is informal, somewhat old-fashioned, and often negative. It emphasizes overconfidence that borders on arrogance. Commonly used to criticize someone who doesn't doubt themselves, often in situations where a little doubt would be wise.

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Don't be so cocksure about your answer.

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She gave a cocksure reply without thinking.

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Mark’s so cocksure he never listens to advice.

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He walked in, all cocksure, as if he owned the place.

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You can’t be that cocksure nothing will go wrong.

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He sounded cocksure during the whole meeting.

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