What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unsticky
Example
The unsticky surface of the non-stick pan made cooking easy. [unsticky: adjective]
Example
The dough was unsticky and easy to work with. [unsticky: adjective]
slippery
Example
Be careful on the slippery floor, it's wet. [slippery: adjective]
Example
The fish was so slippery that I couldn't hold onto it. [slippery: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Slippery is more common than unsticky in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unsticky and slippery?
Both unsticky and slippery are informal words, but unsticky can be used in more formal contexts when describing technical or scientific properties of a surface or substance.
