Incredible means hard to believe or unbelievable. Ed’s quick explanation of the car accident is simply incredible. Incredulous means not believing or skeptical. Rob’s story of flying saucers received a few incredulous stares.
Category: Confusing Words
Difference between Inconceivable and Unthinkable
Inconceivable means incapable of being comprehended or explained. It’s inconceivable that the merger will cost $30 billion. Unthinkable refers to something so undesirable or difficult to believe that it is unimaginable. It was once unthinkable for a man to go outside without a hat.
Difference between Incomprehensive, Incomprehensible and Uncomprehensible
Incomprehensive means incomplete, limited, or not extensive. The reviewers rejected the reference book as incomprehensive. Incomprehensible (or uncomprehensible) means cannot be understood. The writing was so poor it was practically incomprehensible.
Difference between Incomparable and Incompatible
Incomparable means without equal. Apart from her incomparable beauty, she has a great voice. Incompatible means unable to get along or live together. Social Darwinism is incompatible with social facts.
Difference between Inclose and Enclose
Enclose is preferred in American usage. Make sure you enclose your latest resume with the application.
Difference between Incite and Insight
Incite means to arouse or provoke action. Some political views tend to incite debate within a party. Insight refers to mental vision or understanding. Harold is offering his own insights on how to invest carefully.
Difference between Incipient, Insipid and Insipient
Incipient means emerging, developing, or vital. During the exam, the doctor recognized an incipient cancer. Insipid means dull, without flavor. The play’s dialogue was insipid, so we left at intermission. Insipient means stupid or foolish. The article incisively pinpoints some of their insipient decisions.
Difference between Incidentally and Incidently
Incidentally means by chance or not intentionally. The word is commonly used to indicate that something is related, but not pertinent, to a topic being discussed. We like cheese. Incidentally, cheese has lots of calcium. Incidently is not a word.
Difference between Inapt and Inept
Inapt means inappropriate or unsuitable. The only flaw in the film is an inapt and annoying soundtrack. Inept means awkward, clumsy, or uncoordinated. His inept words during the speech made him look incompetent.
Difference between Inanition and Inanity
Inanition is a lack of vitality or spirit, or exhaustion from hunger. The cheerleaders’ inanition irritated the basketball coach. The report details how the prisoners were starved into inanition. Inanity means a total lack of meaning, ideas, or sense. He resented the inanity of the tasks given to him daily.
Difference between Inalienable and Unalienable
Either word is correct, but inalienable is more common today.
Difference between In the same vane and In the same vein
In the same vein, which means similar or on the same topic, is the correct phrase. Author Jack Higgins writes in the same vein as Ian Fleming.