Definitions and Examples of divided, separate, disunited
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Separated into parts or groups that are not in agreement or harmony.
Example
The team was divided on the best approach to solve the problem.
Not joined or connected; existing or happening independently.
Example
The company has several separate departments that work on different projects.
Lacking unity, cooperation, or agreement among individuals or groups.
Example
The political party was disunited and struggled to agree on a common agenda.
Key Differences: divided vs separate vs disunited
- 1Divided implies a separation into parts or groups that are not in agreement or harmony.
- 2Separate describes things that are not joined or connected, existing or happening independently.
- 3Disunited suggests a lack of unity, cooperation, or agreement among individuals or groups.
Effective Usage of divided, separate, disunited
- 1Politics: Use these antonyms to describe the state of a country or political party.
- 2Relationships: Incorporate these words to describe the state of a couple or family.
- 3Business: Utilize these antonyms to describe the state of a company or organization.
Remember this!
The antonyms of united describe a state of being apart, disconnected, or lacking harmony. Divided implies a separation into parts or groups that are not in agreement or harmony, separate describes things that are not joined or connected, and disunited suggests a lack of unity, cooperation, or agreement among individuals or groups. Use these words to describe the state of a country, political party, couple, family, company, or organization.
