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cocksiness Antonyms
Opposite of cocksiness
Pinning down the opposite of cocksiness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality or state of being cocksy; brash, arrogant, or conceited self-assurance.
Usage Example
"The young apprentice's youthful humility soon faded when he realized how much skill the craft truly demanded."
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humility
modesty
diffidence
Strong
timidity
meekness
bashfulness
Similar words to cocksiness
Words similar to cocksiness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
cockiness
conceit
arrogance
brashness
impudence
insolence
hubris
swagger
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cocksiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cocksiness