What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unteachable
Example
He was unteachable and refused to listen to any advice. [unteachable: adjective]
Example
Calculus was unteachable for her, no matter how hard she tried. [unteachable: adjective]
untrainable
Example
The dog was untrainable and refused to obey any commands. [untrainable: adjective]
Example
She was untrainable in music, despite years of lessons. [untrainable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unteachable is more common than untrainable in everyday language, especially in academic or intellectual contexts. Untrainable is less common and is often used in practical or physical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unteachable and untrainable?
Both unteachable and untrainable are informal words that are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
