Definitions
- Referring to the use of clever and deceitful tactics to achieve a goal. - Describing someone who is sly, cunning, and manipulative in their actions. - Talking about a person or action that is dishonest or insincere.
- Describing someone who is skilled at using cunning and deceitful tactics. - Referring to the ability to use one's intelligence and resourcefulness to achieve a goal. - Talking about a person or action that is shrewd or sly in their approach.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the use of cunning and deceitful tactics.
- 2Both words describe a person who is sly and manipulative.
- 3Both words can be used to describe actions or behaviors that are dishonest or insincere.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Guile has a negative connotation while craftiness can have a neutral or positive connotation.
- 2Usage: Guile is less commonly used than craftiness.
- 3Intensity: Guile implies a more extreme level of deceitfulness than craftiness.
- 4Formality: Guile is more formal than craftiness.
Remember this!
Guile and craftiness are synonyms that describe the use of cunning and deceitful tactics to achieve a goal. However, guile has a more negative connotation and implies a higher level of deceitfulness than craftiness. Additionally, guile is less commonly used and more formal than craftiness.
