Cocky Synonyms

33 cocky synonyms include arrogant, conceited, overconfident, overweening, cocksure, smug, haughty, supercilious, disdainful, and lofty. Cocky is an adjective, and its antonyms are modest and diffident. Here are some additional synonyms for "cocky" with example sentences.

Another word for Cocky

33 other ways to say cocky.

  • vainglorious  
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  • vain  
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  • uppish  
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  • throwing one's weight around  
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  • throwing one's weight about  
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  • swollen-headed  
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  • supercilious  
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  • smug  
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  • self-important  
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  • self-assertive  
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  • proud
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  • presumptuous  
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  • pompous  
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  • patronizing  
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  • overweening  
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  • overconfident  
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  • opinionated  
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  • lordly  
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  • lofty  
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  • insolent  
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  • hubristic  
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  • high and mighty  
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  • haughty  
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  • forward  
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  • egotistical  
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  • disdainful  
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  • conceited  
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  • cocksure  
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  • brash  
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  • bold
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  • boastful  
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  • blustering  
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  • arrogant
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Use cocky in a Sentence

Don't be too cocky, please.

His cocky attitude annoyed everyone.

She felt cocky after winning.

The cocky player bragged endlessly.