Dogmatic means arrogantly authoritative or overbearing. His dogmatic and demanding personality did not fit in well here. Pragmatic means practical. Pat takes a pragmatic approach to teaching children.
Difference between Be out of one’s brain and Have brains
be out of one’s brain—(sl.) be very drunk (also: be out of one’s scull): By the time I arrived at the party he was out of his brain. have brains —(coll.) be very smart and intelligent: Don’t be fooled by her pretty appearance alone, this girl has brains to match!
Depend vs Hinge vs Hang vs Turn
Depend, hinge, hang, turn are comparable when they mean to rest or, especially, to be contingent upon something uncertain or variable or indeterminable.
Difference between Doggy dog world and Dog-eat-dog world
Dog-eat-dog-world is the correct phrase. It means that the world is ruthlessly competitive and derives from a sixteenth century proverb that people may revert to the animal laws of survival. With shrinking markets, it’s now a dog-eat-dog world for many companies.
Difference between Doctor and Physician
Doctor refers to anyone who has been granted a doctor’s degree. Physician is a general term for a doctor of medicine, someone legally qualified to practice medicine. All physicians are doctors of medicine, but not all doctors practice medicine.
Difference between Disused and Unused
Disused means no longer in use. Developers recently bought the disused airfield. Unused means not used. Unused flight coupons must be returned with the claim form.
Deny vs Gainsay vs Contradict vs Negative vs Traverse vs Impugn vs Contravene
Deny, gainsay, contradict, negative, traverse, impugn, contravene are comparable as meaning, when they refer to an act, to declare something untrue, untenable, or unworthy of consideration or, when they refer to a condition, to go counter to what is true or to the facts as they are.
Denote vs Connote
Denote, connote and their corresponding nouns denotation, connotation are complementary rather than synonymous.
Difference between Distraught and Diswraught
Distraught is the correct word.
Demur vs Scruple vs Balk vs Jib vs Shy vs Boggle vs Stick vs Stickle vs Strain
Demur, scruple, balk, jib, shy, boggle, stick, stickle, strain are comparable when they mean to hesitate or show reluctance because of difficulties in the way.
Difference between Distinct and Distinctive
Distinct means clearly apparent, discrete, separate, or obvious. A distinct improvement in giving helped many families last year. Distinctive means distinguished or standing out as different. Hayward’s distinctive voice has won the band many fans.
Difference between Dissatisfied and Unsatisfied
Dissatisfied means not satisfied and has a critical connotation. They were dissatisfied with the food and service at the diner. Unsatisfied also means not satisfied, but doesn’t necessarily imply criticism. His hunger was unsatisfied despite the large meal he ate.