Definitions
- Describing a task or goal that is impossible to complete or achieve. - Referring to a situation or circumstance that cannot be resolved or overcome. - Talking about an objective or aim that is beyond one's capabilities or resources.
- Referring to a goal or objective that is impossible to attain or reach. - Describing a dream or aspiration that is unrealistic or impractical. - Talking about a standard or expectation that is too high or difficult to meet.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that cannot be accomplished or achieved.
- 2Both words convey a sense of impossibility or hopelessness.
- 3Both words are negative in connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unaccomplishable is less common than unachievable and may sound more formal or technical.
- 2Scope: Unaccomplishable can refer to tasks, goals, situations, or circumstances, while unachievable is more limited to goals or aspirations.
- 3Intensity: Unaccomplishable may imply a stronger sense of impossibility or futility than unachievable.
- 4Connotation: Unachievable may suggest a more personal or emotional attachment to the goal or aspiration, while unaccomplishable is more neutral and objective.
Remember this!
Both unaccomplishable and unachievable describe something that cannot be accomplished or achieved. However, unaccomplishable is less common and broader in scope, referring to tasks, goals, situations, or circumstances that are impossible to complete or resolve. Unachievable, on the other hand, is more commonly used and limited to goals or aspirations that are unrealistic or impractical.
