cockiness

His cockiness often rubs people the wrong way.

Her cockiness led to her downfall in the competition.

The athlete's cockiness cost him the championship.

Don't mistake confidence for cockiness.

His cockiness was just a facade to hide his insecurities.

His cockiness got him into trouble with the authorities.

The team captain's cockiness motivated the team to perform better.

Her cockiness made her unpopular among her peers.

The actor's cockiness alienated him from his fans.

His cockiness was a defense mechanism against criticism.