Cocksureness

/ˈkɑkʃərnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being excessively confident or sure about something without good reason.

Etymology

From 'cocksure' (adjective) plus the abstract noun suffix '-ness,' which converts adjectives into nouns describing abstract qualities. The 'cocksurel' root remains constant across word forms.

Kelly Says

This noun captures that annoying feeling when someone won't admit they might be wrong—their cocksureness actually makes them less likely to learn from mistakes because they're too busy being certain!

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