What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
inexpressible
Example
The beauty of the sunset was inexpressible. [inexpressible: adjective]
Example
The joy she felt at seeing her child for the first time was inexpressible. [inexpressible: adjective]
unutterable
Example
The pain he felt after losing his mother was unutterable. [unutterable: adjective]
Example
The love they shared was unutterable, beyond words. [unutterable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Inexpressible is more common than unutterable in everyday language, but both words are more likely to be used in a poetic or literary context than in casual conversation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between inexpressible and unutterable?
Both inexpressible and unutterable are formal words that are more likely to be used in written language or formal speeches than in informal conversation.
