What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nonwashable
Example
The label on the shirt says it's nonwashable, so we need to dry clean it. [nonwashable: adjective]
Example
This book is printed on nonwashable paper, so be careful not to spill anything on it. [nonwashable: adjective]
unwashable
Example
The grease stain on my shirt is unwashable, unfortunately. [unwashable: adjective]
Example
This marker left an unwashable mark on the tablecloth. [unwashable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nonwashable is more common than unwashable in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between nonwashable and unwashable?
Both nonwashable and unwashable are similarly formal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
