Definitions
- Describing a person who is unkind or unpleasant to others. - Referring to an action or behavior that is hurtful or malicious. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is difficult or unpleasant.
- Describing a person who takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others. - Referring to an action or behavior that is intentionally harmful or abusive. - Talking about a situation or circumstance that is harsh or unfair.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative behavior or actions towards others.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, actions, or situations.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation.
- 4Both words can cause emotional pain or suffering.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Cruel is more extreme and intense than meaner.
- 2Intention: Cruel implies intentional harm or abuse, while meaner may not necessarily be intentional.
- 3Scope: Cruel can refer to a wide range of actions or behaviors, while meaner is more limited in its scope.
- 4Duration: Cruel implies a longer-lasting and more severe impact than meaner.
- 5Connotation: Cruel is associated with a more malicious and sadistic intent than meaner.
Remember this!
Meaner and cruel are both words used to describe negative behavior or actions towards others. However, cruel is more extreme and intense, implying intentional harm or abuse, while meaner may not necessarily be intentional and is more limited in scope. Cruel also has a more malicious and sadistic connotation than meaner.
