What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unroutable
Example
The email was marked as unroutable due to an invalid recipient address. [unroutable: adjective]
Example
The packet was dropped because it was unroutable on the current network topology. [unroutable: adjective]
undeliverable
Example
The package was returned to the sender as undeliverable due to an incomplete address. [undeliverable: adjective]
Example
The message was marked as undeliverable due to a server error. [undeliverable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Undeliverable is more commonly used than unroutable in everyday language. Undeliverable is a more versatile term that covers a wider range of contexts, while unroutable is more specialized and technical.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unroutable and undeliverable?
Both unroutable and undeliverable are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
