Definitions
- Describing a feeling or emotion that cannot be suppressed or hidden. - Referring to an idea or thought that cannot be silenced or ignored. - Talking about a quality or characteristic that cannot be concealed or subdued.
- Describing a feeling or emotion that cannot be contained or controlled. - Referring to a personality or behavior that is exuberant and enthusiastic. - Talking about a force or energy that cannot be subdued or restrained.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that cannot be controlled or contained.
- 2Both words refer to qualities or characteristics that are difficult to suppress or subdue.
- 3Both words can be used to describe emotions, thoughts, ideas, or behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unsmotherable is less common than irrepressible and is often used in more formal contexts.
- 2Intensity: Irrepressible implies a stronger and more exuberant quality than unsmotherable.
- 3Connotation: Unsmotherable has a neutral connotation, while irrepressible has a positive connotation.
Remember this!
Unsmotherable and irrepressible are synonyms that describe something that cannot be controlled or contained. However, unsmotherable is less common and more formal, while irrepressible has a stronger and more positive connotation. Unsmotherable is a modern word, while irrepressible has been in use for centuries.
