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unspeakable
[ uhn-spee-kuh-buhl ]
adjective
- not speakable; that may not be spoken.
- exceeding the power of speech; unutterable; inexpressible; indescribable.
Synonyms: ,
- inexpressibly bad or objectionable.
unspeakable
/ ʌˈ辱ːəə /
adjective
- incapable of expression in words
unspeakable ecstasy
- indescribably bad or evil
- not to be uttered
unspeakable thoughts
Derived Forms
- ܲˈ첹Ա, noun
- ܲˈ첹, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·a··Ա noun
- ܲ·a· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of unspeakable1
Example Sentences
“These families have endured unspeakable pain,” Lee said in a statement Tuesday.
It’s a method of justifying saying out loud what Daum might still call the unspeakable — even if that feels, in 2025, like a sadly outmoded concept.
The natural assumption here is that “this” refers to some unspeakable act of cannibalistic savagery in the past.
"We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims' families closely in our hearts."
"We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims' families closely in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and will release more information as it becomes available."
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