What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unspeakable
Example
The pain of losing a loved one is unspeakable. [unspeakable: adjective]
Example
The joy I felt when I saw my newborn baby for the first time was unspeakable. [unspeakable: adjective]
unutterable
Example
The beauty of the sunset was unutterable. [unutterable: adjective]
Example
The grief I felt at the loss of my pet was unutterable. [unutterable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unspeakable is more commonly used than unutterable in everyday language. Unspeakable is often used to describe something terrible or shocking, while unutterable is used to describe something beautiful or profound, but less frequently.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unspeakable and unutterable?
Both unspeakable and unutterable are formal words that are typically used in serious or literary contexts. However, unspeakable is more commonly used in everyday language and has a wider range of usage than unutterable.
