What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
impossible
Example
It's impossible to fly without wings. [impossible: adjective]
Example
Winning the lottery twice in a row is almost impossible. [impossible: adverb]
undoable
Example
Building a house in a day is undoable. [undoable: adjective]
Example
Trying to solve this math problem without any help is undoable for me. [undoable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impossible is more commonly used than undoable in everyday language, and is a more versatile word that covers a wider range of contexts and situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between impossible and undoable?
Both impossible and undoable are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.