Cocksureness and Hesitation

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Cocksureness noun - A state of mind in which one is free from doubt.

Usage example: the cocksureness with which he presented his investment scheme convinced others to jump in

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Hesitation is an antonym for cocksureness.

Hesitation noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.

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Cocksureness is an antonym for hesitation.

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