The differences between confidence, cockiness and sassy.

[Hazellesse]

This is an open question. This includes guys and ladies.

How to differentiate that? Sometimes, when I want to appear as confident, some of my friends said I was cocky. But then, I never meant to boast anything about myself.

I just love myself for who I am. I am kinda confused right now.

[lumos]

Confidence is all about believing in yourself and your abilities, but at the same time being humble about it. Being confident is positive.
Cockiness is overestimating yourself (thinking too highly of yourself and looking down at people who you think are "below" you) as well as not being humble. Being cocky is negative.
Being sassy is like being witty. You're good with words and you're not afraid of expressing your opinion. Can be both good and bad depending on the context.

[sockz]

Confident is when you're so happy with yourself that you look outward rather than inward.

Cocky is confidence with an inward reflection, it tends to make friends feel intimidated or jealous.

Sassy is in between, but it's expressed in a fun way that others can join in with for a laugh.

[oolala18]

I feel:

confidence= being certain of your personality, mental maturity, physical attributes with out having to prove it to the world.

cockyness= knowing all of he above but shouting it out loud and clear for recognition.

Sassyness= witty, sarcastic, smart ass

[InquisitiveMale]

Confidence is believing in yourself; portrayed as assertiveness in many situations.

Cockiness is flaunting and boasting; complimenting yourself openly.

Sassy is confrontation; challenging boundaries and personal viewpoints for the sake of a little fun.

[Betwyn]

I don't know anyone who is sassy...

[InquisitiveMale]

Of course not...

[thatbuffedkid]

They call me cocky d bag too. Hell I never think twice about it? Live it, love it, own it. Dont be ashamed of who you are :-p

And thats my fortune cookie for today

[iampikachu]

Confidence Is having positive thoughts about you no matter how many negative criticism you get.
Cocky is always bragging about small and big accomplishments. Thinking you're better.
Sassy is kind of having an attitude but in a fun way

[SoCk3t_PoCk3tZ]

confidence - believing in yourself
cockiness - arrogance
sassy - confident & energetic / bold to the point of cheeky

[cajun]

Confidence is real cockiness is its negation and sassy is perception of reality..