Definitions
- Referring to handwriting or printed text that is difficult or impossible to read. - Describing a document or note that is unclear or indecipherable due to poor penmanship or faded ink. - Talking about a message or communication that is incomprehensible or unintelligible.
- Referring to text or writing that is difficult or impossible to read due to poor font choice or formatting. - Describing a digital file or document that cannot be opened or accessed. - Talking about a message or communication that is incomprehensible or unintelligible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe text or writing that is difficult or impossible to read.
- 2Both words can be used to describe handwriting, printed text, or digital files.
- 3Both words imply a lack of clarity or comprehensibility in the text or message.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Illegible is more commonly used to describe handwriting or printed text, while unreadable is more often used for digital files or text on a screen.
- 2Cause: Illegible implies that the text is hard to read due to poor penmanship or faded ink, while unreadable suggests that the text is hard to read due to technical issues or poor formatting.
- 3Scope: Illegible is typically used to describe a specific piece of text or writing, while unreadable can refer to an entire document or file.
- 4Connotation: Illegible has a neutral connotation, while unreadable can have a negative connotation, implying that the text is poorly designed or formatted.
Remember this!
Illegible and unreadable are synonyms that describe text or writing that is difficult or impossible to read. However, illegible is typically used to describe handwriting or printed text that is unclear due to poor penmanship or faded ink, while unreadable is more often used to describe digital files or text on a screen that is hard to read due to technical issues or poor formatting.
