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Synonyms of unspeakable

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Another word for unspeakable is ineffable. Other synonyms of unspeakable are unutterable and inexpressible.

Synonyms and similar words for unspeakable

adjectiveIncapable of being spoken or uttered.

  • unutterableIncapable of being articulated or expressed; indescribable, inexpressible.
  • ineffableBeyond expression in words; unspeakable.
  • inexpressibleUnable to be expressed; not able to be put into words.

adjectiveUnfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

nounSomething that cannot or must not be spoken about.

  • unthinkableSomething, or various things collectively, that one dares not think about or do.

Meaning of unspeakable

  1. adjective Incapable of being spoken or uttered.
  2. adjective Impossible to speak about.
  3. adjective Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

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Questions about synonyms of unspeakable

What is another word for unspeakable?
Unspeakable has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ineffable, unutterable and inexpressible.
What does unspeakable mean?
Unspeakable means incapable of being spoken or uttered.

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