Cocksure and Demure
Opposite meaning words
Cocksure
Cocksure adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: his cocksure assertion that he could bed any woman of his choice
Demure
Demure adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: wore a very demure outfit to the interview for the job at the church's headquarters
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