What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unameliorable
Example
The damage to the car was unameliorable and it had to be written off. [unameliorable: adjective]
Example
The company's financial situation was unameliorable, and they had to declare bankruptcy. [unameliorable: adjective]
incurable
Example
The patient was diagnosed with an incurable disease and given palliative care. [incurable: adjective]
Example
His incurable addiction to gambling ruined his life. [incurable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incurable is more commonly used than unameliorable in everyday language due to its versatility and specificity.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unameliorable and incurable?
Unameliorable is more formal than incurable and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
