What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uninhabitable
Example
The house was declared uninhabitable after the flood caused extensive damage. [uninhabitable: adjective]
Example
The government evacuated the area due to the presence of hazardous waste, making it uninhabitable. [uninhabitable: adjective]
unhabitable
Example
The apartment was unhabitable due to the lack of running water and electricity. [unhabitable: adjective]
Example
The construction site was unhabitable until the workers finished building the necessary facilities. [unhabitable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Uninhabitable is more commonly used than unhabitable in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uninhabitable and unhabitable?
Both words are formal and may be used in legal or technical contexts.
