cockier

ADJECTIVE

self-assured, full of oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogant brash bumptious certain conceited confident egotistical hotdogging hotshot hubristic know-it-all lordly nervy overconfident overweening positive presumptuous self-confident smart aleck smart guy smarty smarty pants sure swaggering swollen-headed vain wise guy

Antonyms

WEAK

humble modest uncertain unself-confident unsure

ADJECTIVE

self-assured

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant brash confident overconfident presumptuous self-confident

WEAK

bumptious certain cocksure conceited egotistical hotdogger hotshot hubristic know-it-all lordly nervy overweening positive smart aleck smart guy smarty smarty pants sure swaggering swollen-headed vain wise guy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cautious humble meek unsure

WEAK

modest shy tentative timid uncertain

Example Sentences

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“We actually have a couple of options in terms of tackier balls,” Manfred said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

"We actually have a couple of options in terms of tackier balls," Manfred said.

From Fox News • Nov. 18, 2021

They’re quite different from Sony’s past foam tips, now with a thicker design that’s less rounded and with a tackier feel that helps them stay planted in your ears.

From The Verge • Jun. 8, 2021

Is it tackier to say something or nothing?

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2020

Near the sidelines he planted his left leg to stiff-arm a tackier.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger