This is a much overused word. It actually means too improbable to believe rather than its common misuse of good. The festival offers good (not unbelievable) apple pies every fall. To them, the UFO story of Roswell, New Mexico is unbelievable.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Unbeknown and Unbeknownst
Either spelling is acceptable.
Difference between Unaware and Unawares
Unaware is an adjective meaning not being aware of something. The organizers are unaware of the inclement weather forecast. Unawares is an adverb meaning by surprise or unexpectedly. The inclement weather caught the picnic organizers unawares.
Tyrannical yolk vs Tyrannical yoke
Tyrannical yoke, meaning a tyrant’s aggressive power, is the correct phrase. They freed themselves from their leader’s tyrannical yoke.
Difference between Turn into and Turn to
Turn into means to transform something. Contrary to popular belief, muscles never turn into fat. Turn to means seek advice or solace from, or to go to a certain page in a book. Dissatisfied with his scores, Bill turned to his pro for advice. The professor asked the physics class to turn to page 12.
Difference between Turbid and Turgid
Turbid means muddy, opaque, or unclear. The large mountain lake appears turbid after the heavy rainfall. Turgid means swollen or pompous. Steve’s abdominal area is turgid and sensitive from the surgery. The radio personality has a turgid style of talking to his guests.
Difference between Turban and Turbine
Turban is a close-fitting hat consisting of material wound around a small inner cap. Turbine is a machine with blades or rotors that are driven by the pressure from fluid, steam, or gas.
Difference between Try and and Try to
Try to remember that try to is the correct phrase. We try to negotiate beneficial compromises for all of our clients.
Difference between Trustee and Trusty
Trustee is someone entrusted to manage the property of others. Mary Jane is the public guardian and trustee of their estate. Trusty is a trustworthy prisoner who has special privileges. The reliable trusty was given a new job in the prison’s library.
Difference between Trooper and Trouper
A trooper is a mounted soldier or police officer, or a state police officer. The trooper told the new drivers to always wear seatbelts. A trouper is a member of a group of actors or performers. The idiom, “He’s a real trouper” means the person contributes to his team or group. John is a real […]
Difference between Troop and Troupe
Troop is a group of people or animals. A troop of new students is attending orientation this week. Troupe is a company of actors or performers. The Ithaca College Trombone Troupe was started in 1982.
Difference between Triumphal and Triumphant
Triumphal means to celebrate or to honor a success or victory. The baseball team had a triumphal celebration in its home city. Triumphant means to show a feeling of rejoice for success. The crowd greeted the players with triumphant shouts of joy.