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Arrant vs. Errant
Arrant
/ˈærənt/Examples:
Her arrant disregard for the rules shocked us all.The politician was an arrant deceiver, fooling everyone.An arrant fool, he trusted everyone without question.
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Errant
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The errant knight wandered the countryside in search of adventure.Her errant decision to invest all her savings soon led to regret.Despite an errant throw, the quarterback managed to win the game.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Errant refers to something or someone that strays from the proper course or standards, often related to error or wandering.
- Arrant is an intensifier, used to emphasize how extreme something is, typically with a negative connotation.
- Remember, errant is associated with error, as both imply deviation.
- Arrant often precedes derogatory terms, reinforcing their intensity.
- If youre describing a mistake, its likely errant not arrant.
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