Definitions
- Describing an action or behavior that can be forgiven or overlooked. - Referring to a mistake or offense that can be excused or justified. - Talking about a situation where someone's actions are understandable or acceptable.
- Describing an offense or mistake that can be forgiven or excused. - Referring to a situation where someone's actions can be justified or explained. - Talking about a wrongdoing that can be overlooked or disregarded.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or behaviors that can be forgiven or excused.
- 2Both words suggest that there is a justification or explanation for the wrongdoing.
- 3Both words imply that the offense is not severe enough to warrant punishment or condemnation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Condonable is less common than pardonable in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Condonable suggests that the action or behavior is understandable or acceptable, while pardonable implies that it can be forgiven or excused.
- 3Connotation: Condonable has a more positive connotation than pardonable, which can have a negative or neutral connotation.
- 4Formality: Pardonable is more commonly used in formal contexts, while condonable is more informal.
Remember this!
Condonable and pardonable are synonyms that describe actions or behaviors that can be forgiven or excused. However, condonable suggests that the action or behavior is understandable or acceptable, while pardonable implies that it can be forgiven or excused. Condonable is less common and has a more informal tone, while pardonable is more formal and can have a negative or neutral connotation.
