Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing. - Referring to a person or thing that has committed a sin or violated a moral code. - Talking about a behavior or action that is considered immoral or unethical.
- Describing someone or something that is wandering or straying from the right path or course. - Referring to a person or thing that is lost or off-track. - Talking about a behavior or action that is considered wrong or misguided.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior or actions that are considered wrong or immoral.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or things.
- 4Both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to many English speakers.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Peccant specifically refers to a violation of moral or ethical standards, while errant can refer to a wider range of behaviors or actions that are simply wrong or misguided.
- 2Usage: Peccant is more commonly used in formal or religious contexts, while errant is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Peccant has a stronger connotation of guilt or wrongdoing, while errant has a milder connotation of being off-course or misguided.
Remember this!
Peccant and errant are both words that describe behavior or actions that are considered wrong or immoral. However, peccant specifically refers to a violation of moral or ethical standards, while errant can refer to a wider range of behaviors or actions that are simply wrong or misguided. Additionally, peccant is more formal and religious in tone, while errant is more commonly used in everyday language.
