Inimical means harmful, hostile, or unfriendly. Their polices were inimical to democratic principles. Inimitable means defying imitation or matchless. The comedian entertained the audience in his inimitable way.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Inhuman and Inhumane
Inhuman means lacking human qualities like kindness or pity. It was inhuman of them to deprive him of time with his family. Inhumane means being cruel or insensitive to others. Many read about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
Difference between Ingress and Egress
Ingress refers to the legal right of the property owner to enter leased property. Egress refers to the legal right of a property owner to leave leased property.
Difference between Informant and Informer
Informant is a person who gives information. We just learned that the informant was our neighbor. Informer is a person who is paid for information about others. The informer testified against Frank.
Difference between Inexplicable and Inextricable
Inexplicable means difficult or impossible to explain. The TV show’s inexplicable popularity pleases the sponsors. Inextricable means difficult or impossible to separate or avoid. The conflict is inextricably linked to poor communication.
Difference between Inessential, Nonessential and Unessential
All three words are considered synonyms.
Inequity vs Iniquity
Inequity refers to injustice or unfairness.
Difference between Inedible, Uneatable and Unedible
Though today the preferred term is inedible, all three words are still considered synonyms.
Difference between Indubitable, Redoubtable and Undoubted
Indubitable means not open to question. It is indubitable that they were better prepared. Redoubtable means feared or worthy of respect. She is a redoubtable opponent; you must respect her. Undoubted means undisputed. For a player of his undoubted talent, he scores little.
Difference between Indolence and Insolence
Indolence means being lazy. A feeling of indolence usually overtakes them during vacation. Insolence means being cheeky, offensive, or conceited. The insolence from that immature student is not called for.
Difference between Indiscreet and Indiscrete
Indiscreet means not showing prudent or good judgment. His open discussion of their financial problems was indiscreet. Indiscrete means not divided or divisible into separate parts. The soil consisted of indiscrete layers of sand, dirt, and gravel.
Difference between Indigenous, Indigent, Indignant and Indignity
Indigenous means native. Indigenous cultures can often contribute to medical discoveries. Indigent means in need of money, impoverished, or poor. The government provides medical care for indigent families. Indignant means angry. A full and detailed explanation backs Phil’s indignant denial. Indignity refers to offending a person’s dignity or self-respect. The hunger in the world is […]