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Cockiness

(noun)

Sense 1: Excessive self-confidence or arrogance.

Example sentence 1: His cockiness was evident as he strutted around the room, belittling everyone with his remarks.

Example sentence 2: The quarterback's cockiness cost his team the game, as he made reckless decisions without considering his teammates.

(adjective)

Sense 1: Displaying an excessive amount of self-confidence or arrogance.

Example sentence 1: She gave him a cockiness smile, knowing she had aced the exam and others hadn't.

Example sentence 2: Despite his lack of experience, the young CEO approached every business meeting with a cockiness attitude.

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