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Ethics vs. Morals – Definition, Difference & Examples
Morals are the principles on which one’s judgments of right and wrong are based. Ethics is (1) a code of conduct, and (2) the study of codes of conduct.
Bona fide, bona fides
In modern use, bona fide means real or genuine, and bona fides are one’s credentials. People who know Latin or are familiar with the legal use of these terms might consider the popular usage questionable.
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Impassable vs. impassible
Impassible: impossible to pass. Impassible: not subject to suffering, pain, or harm.
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Distrust vs. mistrust
Distrust = lack of trust based on experience. Mistrust = lack of trust based on lack of experience. But the words are often used interchangeably.
Callous vs. callus
Callus is a noun referring to a localized thickening of the skin and a verb for the formation of such thickenings. Callused means “having many calluses.” Callous is figurative; it’s an adjective meaning “toughened” and a verb meaning “to make callous.”