What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
shunnable
Example
The company's reputation is shunnable if they address the customer complaints. [shunnable: adjective]
Example
The accident was shunnable if the driver had been more careful. [shunnable: adjective]
evitable
Example
The conflict was evitable if both parties had communicated better. [evitable: adjective]
Example
The disease was evitable if the patient had taken preventative measures. [evitable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Evitable is more commonly used than shunnable in everyday language, and is more versatile in terms of formality.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between shunnable and evitable?
Evitable is more formal and academic than shunnable, and can be used in a wider range of contexts, including both formal and informal situations.
