Definitions
- Describing someone's behavior or actions that are cruel, violent, or lacking in refinement. - Referring to a person who is uncivilized, uncultured, or lacking in manners. - Talking about something that is harsh, rough, or primitive in nature.
- Describing someone or something that is wild, untamed, or uncivilized. - Referring to a person who is fierce, aggressive, or lacking in social norms. - Talking about something that is brutal, violent, or ruthless in nature.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior or actions that are cruel or violent.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people who lack refinement or social norms.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is harsh or brutal in nature.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Brutish emphasizes a lack of refinement or manners, while savage emphasizes wildness or untamed nature.
- 2Behavior: Brutish refers more to cruelty or violence in actions, while savage can also imply fierceness or aggression.
- 3Civilization: Brutish implies a lack of civilization or culture, while savage implies a lack of social norms or civilized behavior.
- 4Usage: Brutish is less commonly used than savage in everyday language.
Remember this!
Brutish and savage both describe behavior or actions that are cruel, violent, or lacking in refinement. However, the difference between brutish and savage lies in their connotation and emphasis. Brutish refers more to a lack of manners or refinement, while savage emphasizes wildness or untamed nature. Additionally, brutish can imply cruelty or violence in actions, while savage can also imply fierceness or aggression.
