What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unresistable
Example
The smell of freshly baked cookies was unresistable. [unresistable: adjective]
Example
The offer was unresistable, and I ended up buying the dress. [unresistable: adjective]
irresistible
Example
The chocolate cake looked irresistible, and I couldn't resist taking a bite. [irresistible: adjective]
Example
The urge to travel was irresistible, and I booked a flight the same day. [irresistible: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irresistible is more commonly used than unresistable in everyday language and formal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unresistable and irresistible?
Irresistible is more commonly used in formal writing and speech than unresistable.
