What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irrecognizable
Example
After the fire, the house was completely irrecognizable. [irrecognizable: adjective]
Example
The actor's appearance was so altered for the role that he was irrecognizable. [irrecognizable: adjective]
unrecognizable
Example
The old photograph was so faded that the faces were unrecognizable. [unrecognizable: adjective]
Example
The artist created a sculpture that was intentionally unrecognizable. [unrecognizable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unrecognizable is more commonly used than irrecognizable in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between irrecognizable and unrecognizable?
Unrecognizable is considered more formal than irrecognizable and is more versatile in terms of usage, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
