dimly |
faintly |
As adverbs the difference between dimly and faintly
is that
dimly is in a dim manner while
faintly is in a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.
din |
disturbance |
As nouns the difference between din and disturbance
is that
din is or
din can be dyne while
disturbance is the act of disturbing, being disturbed.
dinghy |
dingy |
As nouns the difference between dinghy and dingy
is that
dinghy is a small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship while
dingy is {{cx|childish|lang=en}} Penis.
As a verb dinghy
is to travel by dinghy.
As an adjective dingy is
drab; shabby; dirty; squalid.
dingy |
raft |
As nouns the difference between dingy and raft
is that
dingy is {{cx|childish|lang=en}} Penis while
raft is a flat structure made of planks, barrels etc., that floats on water, and is used for transport, emergencies or a platform for swimmers.
As an adjective dingy
is drab; shabby; dirty; squalid.
As a verb raft is
to convey on a raft.
dilapidation |
deterioration |
As nouns the difference between dilapidation and deterioration
is that
dilapidation is the state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined while
deterioration is the process of making or growing worse, or the state of having grown worse.
dilatory |
prompt |
As adjectives the difference between dilatory and prompt
is that
dilatory is intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision while
prompt is (archaic) ready, willing (to act).
As a noun prompt is
a reminder or cue.
As a verb prompt is
to lead someone toward what they should say or do.
dilemma |
confusion |
As nouns the difference between dilemma and confusion
is that
dilemma is a circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable while
confusion is a lack of clarity or order.
dilemma |
obstacle |
As nouns the difference between dilemma and obstacle
is that
dilemma is dilemma (
a situation with two (or more) alternatives to choose from, and where all alternatives are unsatisfactory or undesirable ) while
obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.
dilettante |
tyro |
As nouns the difference between dilettante and tyro
is that
dilettante is an amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest while
tyro is a beginner; a novice.
As an adjective dilettante
is pertaining to or like a dilettante.
diligence |
ambitious |
As a noun diligence
is conscientiousness or determination or perseverance when doing something.
As an adjective ambitious is
possessing, or controlled by ambition; greatly or inordinately desirous of power, honor, office, superiority, or distinction.
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