Dazed means shocked or stunned. After the surgery, he appeared dazed and unsure of where he was. Dazzled means blinded by intense light or amazed by a spectacular display. The brilliant setting sun dazzled our eyes. The figure skater dazzled the audience with her jumps.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Daylight saving time and Daylight savings time
Daylight saving time is the correct phrase.
Difference between Daughter-in-laws and Daughters-in-law
Daughters-in-law is the correct phrase.
Difference between Data and Datum
Data is the plural of datum. The Census Bureau collects these data from each agency. Note: In technical writing, data (as a collective noun) often takes a singular verb. The online numeric data is restricted to privileged users.
Difference between Dare say and Daresay
Either spelling is acceptable.
Difference between Damp and Dank
Damp refers to moisture, humidity, or slightly wet. The air was too damp to dry anything on the clothes line. Dank means disagreeably damp, humid, or moist. The humid conditions made their finished basement quite dank.
Difference between Damage and Damages
Damage refers to destruction of some kind. The sun’s UVA and UVB rays can permanently damage the skin. Damages refer to compensation awarded by a court of law. The court awarded substantial damages to the affected families.
Difference between Cynosure and Sinecure
Cynosure refers to something that strongly attracts attention. “Where perhaps some beauty lies, the cynosure of neighboring eyes.”—Milton Sinecure refers to a position or office that requires little or no responsibilities. “A lucrative sinecure in the Excise.”—Macaulay
Difference between Cynical, Sarcastic and Skeptical
Cynical means contemptuously distrustful of someone’s motives. “Those cynical men who say that democracy cannot be honest and efficient.”—FDR Sarcastic means using bitter or caustic language against someone. The sarcastic clerk cost the store many customers. Skeptical means doubting, questioning, or mistrustful. Candy seemed skeptical when I told her I am seeing a psychic.
Difference between Cut and dried and Cut and dry
Cut and dried, which means finished, is the correct expression. The phrase comes from the timber industry, and refers to an area that has been cut clear of trees (clear cut). The supervisor’s plans are not as cut and dried as you think.
Difference between Curtains and Draperies
Curtains are smaller, less fancy, and typically easier to hang than draperies.
Difference between Currant and Current
Currant is a small red or black berry and part of the raisin family. Currants are grown for their use in jams, jellies, and preserves. Current is a flow of water or air in a direction, a flow of electricity, or the present time. Changes in water density can affect some ocean currents. An electric […]