| No. |
Confidence |
Cocky |
1 |
Confidence is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities and judgement |
Cocky means conceited and boldly or brashly self-confident |
| 2 |
The word confidence has a positive connotation |
The word cocky has a negative connotation |
| 3 |
Confident people aren't afraid to admit their mistakes and are willing to learn from their mistakes |
Cocky people rarely own up to their mistakes and will try to put the blame on someone else |
| 4 |
Confident people do not act as if they are superior to others |
Cocky people often act as if they are superior to others |
| 5 |
Confident people do not try to demean others' achievements |
Cocky people always try to demean others and their achievements |
| 6 |
Confidence stems from self-assurance |
Cockiness often stems from insecurities and fear |