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cocky Antonyms

Opposite of cocky

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

Conceited, overconfident, or brashly arrogant in a bold or cheeky way.

Usage Example

"The young tennis player was a bit too humble after winning his first tournament, underestimating his next opponent."

Strongest
humble
modest
unassuming
Strong
diffident
meek
self-effacing
timid

Similar words to cocky

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

cockatoo
conceited
cocksure
arrogant
full of oneself
overconfident
big-headed
brash
See all synonyms of cocky

• Nearby Words

cocktail
cocktease
cockup
cocky
coconspirator
coconuts
cocoon

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