Cocksure and Gentle

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Cocksure adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: his cocksure assertion that he could bed any woman of his choice

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Gentle is an antonym for cocksure.

Gentle adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.

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Cocksure is an antonym for gentle.

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