Cocksure and Proper

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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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Proper is an antonym for cocksure.

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Cocksure is an antonym for proper.

Nearby Words: property, properly

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