What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unsee
Example
I wish I could unsee that gruesome accident on the highway. [unsee: verb]
Example
Once you see it, you can't unsee it. [unsee: verb]
unthink
Example
I can't unthink the possibility that I might have left the stove on. [unthink: verb]
Example
It's hard to unthink the idea that something bad might happen. [unthink: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unthink is more commonly used than unsee in everyday language. Unthink is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while unsee is less common and refers to a specific type of experience.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unsee and unthink?
Both unsee and unthink are typically associated with an informal tone and are not commonly used in formal contexts.
