Definitions
- Referring to a situation where someone is allowed to do something despite disapproval or dislike. - Describing a situation where someone puts up with something unpleasant or difficult. - Talking about a situation where someone endures or bears something without reacting negatively.
- Referring to a situation where something is acknowledged as true or valid. - Describing a situation where someone is welcomed or included in a group or community. - Talking about a situation where something is approved or agreed upon by others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to situations where something is allowed or acknowledged.
- 2Both words can be used to describe social situations.
- 3Both words can be used in the past tense.
What is the difference?
- 1Attitude: Tolerated implies a negative attitude towards something, while accepted implies a positive or neutral attitude.
- 2Emotion: Tolerated suggests a feeling of discomfort or annoyance, while accepted suggests a feeling of approval or agreement.
- 3Degree: Accepted implies a higher level of approval or agreement than tolerated.
- 4Usage: Tolerated is often used in negative contexts, while accepted is more versatile and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
- 5Connotation: Tolerated has a negative connotation, while accepted has a positive or neutral connotation.
Remember this!
Tolerated and accepted are both words that describe situations where something is allowed or acknowledged. However, the difference between them lies in their attitude, emotion, degree, usage, and connotation. Tolerated implies a negative attitude and discomfort, while accepted implies a positive or neutral attitude and approval. Accepted also suggests a higher level of approval or agreement than tolerated. While tolerated is often used in negative contexts, accepted is more versatile and can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
