Definitions
- Describing an act that is cowardly, treacherous, or villainous. - Referring to a person who is dishonorable, deceitful, or malicious. - Talking about a situation that is shameful, despicable, or contemptible.
- Describing an act that is sly, underhanded, or deceptive. - Referring to a person who is cunning, crafty, or tricky. - Talking about a situation that is secretive, furtive, or stealthy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative actions or behaviors.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of honesty or integrity.
- 3Both words imply a sense of wrongdoing or immorality.
- 4Both words can be used to describe people or actions.
- 5Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Dastardly suggests a more severe level of wrongdoing than sneaky.
- 2Motivation: Dastardly implies a malicious or evil intent, while sneaky may suggest a desire to gain an advantage or avoid detection.
- 3Visibility: Sneaky implies a level of secrecy or hiddenness, while dastardly may involve more overt or public actions.
- 4Scope: Dastardly can refer to a wider range of actions or situations than sneaky, which is more specific in its meaning.
- 5Formality: Dastardly is a more formal word than sneaky, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Dastardly and sneaky are both negative words that describe dishonest or immoral actions or behaviors. However, dastardly suggests a more severe level of wrongdoing with malicious or evil intent, while sneaky implies a desire to gain an advantage or avoid detection through cunning or deception.
