What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
leadable
Example
The team is full of leadable players who are eager to learn from their coach. [leadable: adjective]
Example
She has shown herself to be very leadable and responsive to constructive criticism. [leadable: noun]
teachable
Example
He is a very teachable student who always comes to class prepared and ready to learn. [teachable: adjective]
Example
The company is looking for employees who are teachable and adaptable to new technologies. [teachable: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Teachable is more commonly used than leadable in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between leadable and teachable?
Both leadable and teachable are relatively informal words, but leadable may be perceived as more colloquial or slangy than teachable.
