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cockiness Antonyms

Opposite of cockiness

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

The quality or state of being overly confident, brash, or conceited in a bold or annoying way.

Usage Example

"His early success on the tennis court led to a level of humility that alienated several of his teammates."

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humility
modesty
diffidence
Strong
timidity
bashfulness
meekness
shyness

Similar words to cockiness

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

arrogance
overconfidence
conceit
brashness
hubris
swagger
smugness
impudence
See all synonyms of cockiness

• Nearby Words

cockerel
cockeyed
cockily
cockiness
cockle
cockroach
cocksiness

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