Definitions
- Describing a person who is cunning and manipulative in their actions. - Referring to a political strategy that prioritizes power and control over morality or ethics. - Talking about a mindset that values self-interest and the attainment of power above all else.
- Describing a person who is sneaky and dishonest in their actions. - Referring to a plan or strategy that is underhanded or deceitful. - Talking about a behavior that is intended to mislead or deceive others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is dishonest or manipulative.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of concern for morality or ethics.
- 3Both words imply a certain level of cunning or intelligence in the person's actions.
- 4Both words can be used to describe people or strategies in various contexts.
- 5Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Machiavellistic emphasizes the pursuit of power and control, while devious emphasizes deceit and dishonesty.
- 2Intensity: Machiavellistic suggests a more extreme level of manipulation and cunning than devious.
- 3Formality: Machiavellistic is a more formal and less commonly used word than devious.
- 4Connotation: Machiavellistic is associated with political strategy and power, while devious is more commonly used to describe personal behavior.
Remember this!
Machiavellistic and devious are synonyms that describe behavior that is dishonest, manipulative, and lacking in morality or ethics. However, machiavellistic emphasizes the pursuit of power and control, while devious emphasizes deceit and dishonesty. Additionally, machiavellistic is a more formal and less commonly used word than devious.
