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cocksure Antonyms

Opposite of cocksure

Because the opposite of cocksure shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Presumptuously or arrogantly confident; overly sure of oneself or one's opinions.

Usage Example

"The young debater's diffident attitude alienated several members of the judging panel."

Strongest
diffident
self-doubting
humble
Strong
modest
uncertain
unsure
tentative
hesitant

• adjective (Context 2)

Feeling or showing complete, unwavering certainty about a fact or outcome.

Usage Example

"Never be too doubtful that the weather in the mountains will remain clear until nightfall."

Strongest
doubtful
uncertain
dubious
Strong
skeptical
unconvinced

Similar words to cocksure

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

overconfident
cocky
arrogant
presumptuous
positive
certain
brash
hubristic
See all synonyms of cocksure

• Nearby Words

cockle
cockroach
cocksiness
cocksure
cocktail
cocktease
cockup

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