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cockily Antonyms

Opposite of cockily

Pinning down the opposite of cockily requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a conceited, brash, or overly self-confident manner.

Usage Example

"The rookie grinned humbly at the defending champion before stepping onto the court."

Strongest
humbly
modestly
diffidently
Strong
meekly
timidly
shyly
bashfully

Similar words to cockily

Words similar to cockily shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

arrogantly
conceitedly
brashly
smugly
boastfully
haughtily
presumptuously
impudently
See all synonyms of cockily

• Nearby Words

cocker
cockerel
cockeyed
cockily
cockiness
cockle
cockroach

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cockily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cockily
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