What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
uncurable
Example
The patient was diagnosed with an uncurable form of cancer. [uncurable: adjective]
Example
The company's financial situation was deemed uncurable by the board of directors. [uncurable: adjective]
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His uncurable laziness prevented him from achieving his goals. [uncurable: adjective]
incurable
Example
The patient was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer. [incurable: adjective]
Example
The company's financial situation was deemed incurable by the board of directors. [incurable: adjective]
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His incurable laziness prevented him from achieving his goals. [incurable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Incurable is more commonly used than uncurable in everyday language and is the preferred term in medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between uncurable and incurable?
Incurable is more formal than uncurable and may be preferred in academic or professional writing.
