What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Indignity vs Impairment - What's the difference?

indignity | impairment | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between indignity and impairment

is that indignity is degradation, debasement or humiliation while impairment is the result of being impaired; a deterioration or weakening; a disability or handicap; an inefficient part or factor.

indignity

English

Noun

(indignities)
  • degradation, debasement or humiliation
  • an affront to one's dignity or pride

    • impairment

    English

    Alternative forms

    * empairment (rare)

    Noun

    (wikipedia impairment) (en noun)
  • The result of being impaired; a deterioration or weakening; a disability or handicap; an inefficient part or factor.
  • (accounting) A downward revaluation, a write-down.