What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
digress
Example
I don't mean to digress, but have you heard about the new restaurant that just opened? [digress: verb]
Example
The author tends to digress from the main plot in his novels. [digress: verb]
disgress
Example
I apologize for disgressing from the main point of the presentation. [disgress: verb]
Example
The speaker disgressed several times during his speech, losing the audience's attention. [disgress: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Digress is more commonly used than disgress in modern English and is the preferred spelling in most contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between digress and disgress?
Digress is more commonly used in formal writing and speech, while disgress may be considered less formal and more casual due to its less common usage.
