Undoable: meaning, definitions and examples

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undoable

 

[ ˌʌnˈduːəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a context of actions or decisions

Not able to be undone or reversed; final and irreversible.

Synonyms

final, irreversible, irrevocable.

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Word Description / Examples
undoable

Used when something cannot be done or achieved. Commonly used in everyday conversations to express that a task or action is impossible to complete.

  • This puzzle is undoable; it's just too complicated.
  • The project's timeline is undoable with our current resources.
irreversible

Used to describe something that cannot be changed back to its original state. Typically used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts where changes or damages are permanent.

  • The damage to the environment is irreversible.
  • His condition is irreversible after the surgery.
irrevocable

Used to describe a decision, action, or agreement that cannot be changed or undone. This term is often used in legal, financial, or official contexts.

  • The contract is irrevocable once signed.
  • Her decision to resign is irrevocable.
final

Used to describe something that is the last or ultimate decision, action, or event. Often employed in official or formal settings, especially in contexts where no further changes are allowed.

  • The judge's decision is final.
  • After much deliberation, the final design was approved.

Examples of usage

  • The damage caused by the earthquake was undoable.
  • Once the contract is signed, it becomes undoable.
  • She realized that her mistake was undoable.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a context of tasks or actions

Not capable of being accomplished, achieved, or completed.

Synonyms

impossible, unattainable, unfeasible.

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Word Description / Examples
undoable

Used when something is realistically not possible to accomplish with available resources or within certain constraints.

  • Breaking a bad habit can feel undoable, but with the right support, it is possible.
  • For many, the idea of running a marathon seems undoable.
impossible

Used when referring to something that cannot be done or achieved under any circumstances.

  • It's impossible to travel faster than the speed of light.
  • Winning the lottery twice is nearly impossible.
unattainable

Fits well when talking about goals or targets that cannot be reached due to certain limitations.

  • His dream of becoming an astronaut seemed unattainable.
  • Perfection is often considered unattainable.
unfeasible

Appropriate for situations where something is impractical or not plausible due to constraints like resources, time, or practicality.

  • Building a skyscraper in such a small area is unfeasible.
  • His plan to start a business without any capital is unfeasible.

Examples of usage

  • The project seemed undoable within the given timeframe.
  • Her ambitious goal was considered undoable by many.
  • The task proved to be undoable due to lack of resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "undoable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irreversível

🇮🇳 अवापसीय

🇩🇪 unwiderruflich

🇮🇩 tidak bisa dibatalkan

🇺🇦 незворотний

🇵🇱 nieodwracalny

🇯🇵 取り消せない

🇫🇷 irréversible

🇪🇸 irreversible

🇹🇷 geri alınamaz

🇰🇷 되돌릴 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للإلغاء

🇨🇿 nevratný

🇸🇰 nevratný

🇨🇳 不可撤销的

🇸🇮 nepovraten

🇮🇸 óafturkallanlegt

🇰🇿 қайтарылмайтын

🇬🇪 უკუქცევადი

🇦🇿 geri qaytarılmaz

🇲🇽 irreversible

Etymology

The word 'undoable' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'doable', which means capable of being done. The concept of something being undoable implies that it cannot be done or reversed. The term is commonly used in various contexts, such as actions, decisions, tasks, and achievements.

See also: do, doable, dose, outdo, outdoable, overdo, overdoing, redo, undo.