cocksure

/ˌˈkɑkˌˈʃʊər/
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Other forms: cocksurely

Definitions of cocksure
  1. adjective
    marked by excessive confidence
    “an arrogant and cocksure materialist”
    synonyms: overconfident, positive
    confident
    having or marked by confidence or assurance
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