B2adjectivelanguageemotions
US/ˌʌn.dərˈstæn.də.bəl/
UK/ˌʌn.dəˈstæn.də.bəl/
easy to understand, or reasonable because you can see why someone feels or acts that way
In context
Her anger is perfectly understandable after the way she was treated.
The instructions were short and easily understandable, even for beginners.
It is understandable that parents worry when their children travel alone.
Words that go with understandable
adverb + adjective
- perfectly understandableHis reluctance is perfectly understandable.
- completely understandableTheir disappointment was completely understandable.
- easily understandableThe report is written in easily understandable language.
adjective + noun
- understandable reactionCrying was an understandable reaction to the news.
- understandable mistakeGetting lost here is an understandable mistake.
- understandable concernSafety is an understandable concern for travelers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is very understandable.Correct: He is very understanding.