What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncoloured
Example
The uncoloured shirt is perfect for dyeing. [uncoloured: adjective]
Example
I tried to give an uncoloured account of the situation. [uncoloured: adjective]
colorless
Example
The water in the glass was colorless. [colorless: adjective]
Example
Her speech was dry and colorless. [colorless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Colorless is more commonly used than uncoloured in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncoloured and colorless?
Both uncoloured and colorless are considered formal words and are appropriate for use in academic or professional writing.
