Definitions
- Describing something that cannot be resisted or refused. - Referring to a temptation or desire that is too strong to resist. - Talking about an attraction or appeal that is impossible to ignore.
- Describing something that is impossible to resist or refuse. - Referring to a temptation or desire that is too strong to ignore. - Talking about an attraction or appeal that is too powerful to resist.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult or impossible to resist.
- 2Both words are used to describe strong desires or attractions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or emotional responses to stimuli.
What is the difference?
- 1Negation: Unresistable implies that there is no resistance possible, while irresistible implies that resistance is possible but difficult.
- 2Usage: Unresistable is less commonly used than irresistible in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Unresistable can have a more forceful or aggressive connotation than irresistible, which can be more neutral or positive.
- 4Formality: Irresistible is more commonly used in formal writing and speech than unresistable.
Remember this!
Both unresistable and irresistible describe something that is difficult or impossible to resist. However, unresistable implies that there is no resistance possible, while irresistible implies that resistance is possible but difficult. Irresistible is more commonly used in everyday language and formal contexts, while unresistable is less common and can have a more forceful connotation.
