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Cockiness vs Arrogant - What's the difference?

cockiness | arrogant |

As a noun cockiness

is the quality of being cocky.

As an adjective arrogant is

having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

cockiness

English

Noun

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  • The quality of being cocky

    • arrogant

    English

    (arrogance)

    Alternative forms

    * arrogaunt (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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    • Usage notes

    * Said of people, statements, etc.

    Synonyms

    * conceited * condescending * disdainful * haughty * high-handed * narcissistic * overbearing * presumptuous * supercilious * proud * vain * See also

    Antonyms

    * humble * modest

    Derived terms

    * arrogantly

    Related terms

    * arrogance * arrogancy * arrogate * arrogation * arrogantness

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