adverb
- in a way that shows arrogant or overconfident certainty; with excessive self-assurance
Usage: informal; often disapproving
Examples
- He cocksurely announced that he would win the competition without any preparation.
- She walked into the interview cocksurely, convinced she was already hired.
- The young athlete cocksurely declared himself the best player on the team.
- He cocksurely predicted the outcome, only to be proven completely wrong.
- She spoke cocksurely about topics she clearly knew nothing about.
- The politician cocksurely promised results he had no ability to deliver.