Definitions
- Referring to a topic or subject that is considered taboo or inappropriate to discuss in public. - Describing an item of clothing that is worn under other clothes, such as underwear or lingerie. - Talking about something that is too embarrassing or shameful to be mentioned by name.
- Referring to an action or behavior that is not allowed or prohibited by law, custom, or authority. - Describing a place or object that is off-limits or restricted to certain people. - Talking about something that is considered morally or ethically wrong and therefore prohibited.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words imply restriction or prohibition.
- 2Both words suggest something that is not allowed or off-limits.
- 3Both words can refer to actions, behaviors, places, or objects.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Unmentionable refers to a topic or subject that is considered taboo or embarrassing, while forbidden refers to an action or behavior that is prohibited by law, custom, or authority.
- 2Intensity: Forbidden implies a stronger sense of prohibition than unmentionable, which may simply be avoided or ignored.
- 3Usage: Unmentionable is more commonly used to describe topics or subjects, while forbidden is more commonly used to describe actions or behaviors.
- 4Connotation: Unmentionable has a more neutral connotation, while forbidden has a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Unmentionable and forbidden are both words that imply restriction or prohibition. However, unmentionable refers to a topic or subject that is considered taboo or embarrassing, while forbidden refers to an action or behavior that is prohibited by law, custom, or authority. Unmentionable has a more neutral connotation and is more commonly used to describe topics or subjects, while forbidden has a negative connotation and is more commonly used to describe actions or behaviors.
