What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
undefinable
Example
The beauty of nature is undefinable, it can only be experienced. [undefinable: adjective]
Example
The feeling of nostalgia for a place you've never been is undefinable. [undefinable: adjective]
indefinable
Example
There was an indefinable sense of unease in the room. [indefinable: adjective]
Example
The painting had an indefinable quality that made it stand out. [indefinable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Indefinable is more commonly used than undefinable in everyday language. Indefinable is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while undefinable is less common and refers to a more specific inability to define something.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between undefinable and indefinable?
Both undefinable and indefinable are formal words that are typically used in academic or intellectual contexts.
