Definitions
- Describing the quality of being cruel or unkind to others. - Referring to a harsh or brutal behavior towards others. - Talking about a lack of empathy or compassion towards others.
- Describing an act or behavior that causes pain, suffering, or harm to others. - Referring to the quality of being merciless, brutal, or inhumane. - Talking about a lack of compassion or empathy towards living beings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of empathy or compassion towards others.
- 2Both words refer to behavior that causes harm or suffering to others.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe people or actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Cruelty is more commonly used than cruelness in everyday language.
- 2Form: Cruelty is a noun, while cruelness can be a noun or an adjective.
- 3Intensity: Cruelty implies a more severe or extreme form of unkindness or brutality than cruelness.
- 4Scope: Cruelty can refer to a specific act or behavior, while cruelness can describe a general quality or disposition of a person.
Remember this!
Cruelness and cruelty are synonyms that describe a lack of empathy or compassion towards others, often resulting in harm or suffering. However, cruelty is more commonly used and implies a more severe or extreme form of unkindness or brutality than cruelness. While cruelty is a noun that refers to a specific act or behavior, cruelness can be a noun or an adjective that describes a general quality or disposition of a person.
