cocky Sentence Examples

  1. The young fighter walked into the ring with a cocky grin, underestimating his experienced opponent.
  2. Her constant bragging about her achievements made her seem very cocky.
  3. Don't get cocky after one win; there's always a chance of losing the next.
  4. Despite his cocky attitude, he surprisingly displayed impressive teamwork during the game.
  5. A little confidence is good, but being cocky can turn people off.
  6. The cocky salesman promised results he couldn't deliver, leading to disappointment.
  7. Her initial nervousness transformed into a cocky swagger after she aced the presentation.
  8. It's important to learn from your mistakes, so don't let a victory make you cocky.
  9. He walked a fine line between confident and cocky, often coming across as arrogant.
  10. We need someone humble and hardworking, not someone with a cocky attitude.

cocky Meaning

Wordnet

cocky (s)

overly self-confident or self-assertive

Webster

cocky (a.)

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FAQs About the word cocky

overly self-confident or self-assertivePert.

brazen, nervy, brassy, fresh, impertinent,wise, cocksure, impudent, saucy, brash

polite, meek, timid, humble, humble,timid, courteous, shy, modest, modest

The young fighter walked into the ring with a cocky grin, underestimating his experienced opponent.

Her constant bragging about her achievements made her seem very cocky.

Don't get cocky after one win; there's always a chance of losing the next.

Despite his cocky attitude, he surprisingly displayed impressive teamwork during the game.