What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irrepairable
Example
The damage to the car was irrepairable after the accident. [irrepairable: adjective]
Example
The relationship between them was irreparable after the betrayal. [irreparable: adjective]
unfixable
Example
The computer was unfixable after the virus corrupted the system. [unfixable: adjective]
Example
The damage to the painting was unfixable, and it was beyond restoration. [unfixable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unfixable is more commonly used than irrepairable in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between irrepairable and unfixable?
Irrepairable is more formal than unfixable, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
