What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disindividualize
Example
The strict dress code at work can disindividualize employees and make them feel like they are just another face in the crowd. [disindividualize: verb]
Example
The standardized testing system can disindividualize students by reducing them to a test score. [disindividualization: noun]
depersonalize
Example
The therapist had to depersonalize her emotions in order to remain objective and professional during the session. [depersonalize: verb]
Example
The victim felt depersonalized when the perpetrator treated her like an object rather than a human being. [depersonalization: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Depersonalize is more commonly used than disindividualize in everyday language, especially in a psychological context.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between disindividualize and depersonalize?
Both disindividualize and depersonalize are formal words that are typically used in academic or professional settings.
