Undoable: meaning, definitions and examples
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undoable
[ ˌʌnˈduːəbl ]
in a context of actions or decisions
Not able to be undone or reversed; final and irreversible.
Synonyms
final, irreversible, irrevocable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
in a context of tasks or actions
Not capable of being accomplished, achieved, or completed.
Synonyms
impossible, unattainable, unfeasible.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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undoable |
Used when something is realistically not possible to accomplish with available resources or within certain constraints.
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impossible |
Used when referring to something that cannot be done or achieved under any circumstances.
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unattainable |
Fits well when talking about goals or targets that cannot be reached due to certain limitations.
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unfeasible |
Appropriate for situations where something is impractical or not plausible due to constraints like resources, time, or practicality.
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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.