Definitions
- Describing something or someone that is harmful or dangerous but not immediately apparent. - Referring to a gradual and subtle process that is difficult to detect or prevent. - Talking about a situation or behavior that is treacherous or deceitful.
- Describing someone who is clever and skilled at achieving their goals through deception or trickery. - Referring to a sly or crafty behavior that is used to manipulate others. - Talking about a situation or action that is characterized by deceit or guile.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are associated with deceitful or treacherous behavior.
- 2Both words suggest a hidden or subtle approach to achieving a goal.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a negative or harmful situation or behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Intent: Insidious suggests harm or danger that is not intentional, while cunning implies a deliberate intention to deceive or manipulate.
- 2Method: Insidious describes a gradual and subtle process, while cunning implies a more direct and intentional approach.
- 3Emotion: Insidious has a more negative connotation and is often associated with fear or suspicion, while cunning can have a more positive connotation and be associated with intelligence or resourcefulness.
- 4Scope: Insidious can refer to a wide range of situations, including diseases, behaviors, and processes, while cunning is more commonly used to describe people or actions.
- 5Intensity: Insidious suggests a slow and subtle danger, while cunning implies a more active and aggressive approach.
Remember this!
While both insidious and cunning suggest deceitful or treacherous behavior, they differ in their intent, method, emotion, scope, and intensity. Insidious implies a gradual and subtle danger that is not necessarily intentional, while cunning suggests a more direct and intentional approach to achieving a goal through deception or manipulation.
