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unspeakable

[ʌnˈspiːkəbl]

unspeakable Definition

  • 1too bad, shocking, or extreme to describe in words
  • 2not to be spoken of because of its shameful or morally wrong nature

Using unspeakable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unspeakable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The atrocities committed during the war were unspeakable.

  • Example

    The pain she felt was unspeakable.

  • Example

    He had an unspeakable fear of spiders.

  • Example

    The scandal caused unspeakable damage to his reputation.

unspeakable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unspeakable

  • a feeling of extreme happiness that cannot be described in words

    Example

    Winning the championship brought her unspeakable joy.

  • an action that is so terrible or morally wrong that it cannot be talked about

    Example

    The serial killer was responsible for a number of unspeakable acts.

  • unspeakable thoughts

    thoughts that are too disturbing or shameful to be expressed

    Example

    She was haunted by unspeakable thoughts of self-harm.

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Summary: unspeakable in Brief

The term 'unspeakable' [ʌnˈspiːkəbl] refers to something too bad, shocking, or extreme to describe in words, or something not to be spoken of due to its shameful or morally wrong nature. It is often used to describe feelings of horror, fear, or pain, as well as actions or events that are too terrible to talk about. Examples include 'The atrocities committed during the war were unspeakable,' and 'The pain she felt was unspeakable.'

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