Definitions
- Describing a feeling of hesitation or unwillingness to do something. - Referring to a lack of enthusiasm or eagerness to participate in an activity. - Talking about a resistance to comply with a request or command.
- Describing a polite refusal or objection to a request or proposal. - Referring to a hesitation or reluctance to accept or agree with something. - Talking about a formal or respectful expression of disagreement or opposition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a form of hesitation or reluctance.
- 2Both words can be used to express a lack of enthusiasm or eagerness.
- 3Both words can be used to indicate a form of disagreement or opposition.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Reluct is more commonly used in everyday language, while demur is more formal and less frequently used.
- 2Formality: Demur is more formal and respectful than reluct.
- 3Meaning: Reluct implies a general unwillingness or hesitation, while demur specifically refers to a polite objection or disagreement.
- 4Connotation: Reluct has a neutral connotation, while demur can have a negative connotation depending on the context.
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Remember this!
Reluct and demur are synonyms that both describe a form of hesitation or reluctance. However, reluct is more commonly used and has a neutral connotation, while demur is more formal and respectful, specifically referring to a polite objection or disagreement.
