Definitions
- Referring to a disagreement or dispute among a group of people. - Describing a difference of opinion or conflict within a team or organization. - Talking about a lack of unity or harmony in a group or community.
- Referring to a lack of agreement or harmony between individuals or groups. - Describing a state of conflict or disagreement that causes tension and hostility. - Talking about a situation where there is a lack of cooperation or understanding between people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of agreement or harmony.
- 2Both words can refer to conflicts between individuals or groups.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a tense or hostile atmosphere.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Dissension is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as politics or business, while discord is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Discord implies a stronger sense of conflict or hostility than dissension.
- 3Scope: Dissension typically refers to disagreements within a group or organization, while discord can refer to conflicts between individuals or groups outside of a specific organization.
Remember this!
Dissension and discord are synonyms that describe a lack of agreement or harmony. However, dissension is more commonly used in formal contexts and typically refers to disagreements within a group or organization. On the other hand, discord is more commonly used in everyday language and implies a stronger sense of conflict or hostility between individuals or groups.
