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单词 cocksure
释义 cocksure
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: probably from cock (I) + sure
1. obsolete
 a. : quite safe
 b. : of certain outcome
 c. : sure of doing, receiving, or acting as indicated
2.
 a. : marked by certainty and conviction with no doubt or reservation : perfectly sure
  < not being cocksure of my position, [I] have often lacked the passionate conviction — W.A.White >
 b. : given to or marked by overconfidence, presumptuousness, lack of thoroughness, or cockiness
  < how cautious and profound a thinker he was — how very far from being that arrogant and cocksure materialist — Aldous Huxley >
Synonyms: see sure
II. adverb
: with complete security or certainty
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