B2
cocky vs confident
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cockyadjective/ˈkɑː.ki/ | Meaning too confident about yourself, in a way that annoys others | Goes with get cocky | Example He got a bit cocky after winning his first match. |
| confidentadjective/ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt/ | Meaning sure about your own abilities or about what will happen | Goes with — | Example She felt confident before the interview because she had practiced a lot. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Don't be too about your chances.