Definitions
- Describing someone who blindly follows others without questioning or thinking for themselves. - Referring to a person who lacks individuality and simply conforms to the norms of society. - Talking about someone who is easily influenced by others and lacks the ability to make independent decisions.
- Describing someone who is gentle and submissive in nature. - Referring to a person who is humble and unassuming. - Talking about someone who is patient and tolerant in the face of adversity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person's behavior or attitude.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is not assertive.
- 3Both words have negative connotations when taken to an extreme.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Sheeplike has a negative connotation, implying blind conformity, while meek has a more neutral or even positive connotation, suggesting humility and gentleness.
- 2Behavior: Sheeplike implies a lack of independent thought, while meek suggests a willingness to listen and learn.
- 3Assertiveness: Sheeplike implies a complete lack of assertiveness, while meek suggests a person who is not aggressive but can still stand up for themselves.
- 4Individuality: Sheeplike suggests a lack of individuality, while meek does not necessarily imply this.
- 5Influence: Sheeplike suggests being easily influenced by others, while meek does not necessarily imply this.
Remember this!
Sheeplike and meek are both words that describe a person's behavior or attitude, but they have different connotations. Sheeplike has a negative connotation and implies blind conformity, while meek has a more neutral or even positive connotation and suggests humility and gentleness. Additionally, sheeplike implies a lack of independent thought and individuality, while meek suggests a willingness to listen and learn without sacrificing one's own identity.
