Synonyms for unspeakable

Synonyms for (adj) unspeakable

Synonyms: unspeakable, untellable, unutterable, indefinable, indescribable, ineffable

Definition: defying expression or description

Usage: indefinable yearnings; indescribable beauty; ineffable ecstasy; inexpressible anguish; unspeakable happiness; unutterable contempt; a thing of untellable splendor

Similar words: inexpressible, unexpressible

Definition: defying expression


Synonyms: abominable, atrocious, awful, unspeakable, painful, terrible, dreadful

Definition: exceptionally bad or displeasing

Usage: atrocious taste; abominable workmanship; an awful voice; dreadful manners; a painful performance; terrible handwriting; an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room

Similar words: bad

Definition: having undesirable or negative qualities

Usage: a bad report card; his sloppy appearance made a bad impression; a bad little boy; clothes in bad shape; a bad cut; bad luck; the news was very bad; the reviews were bad; the pay is bad; it was a bad light for reading; the movie was a bad choice


Synonyms: unnameable, unspeakable, unutterable, ineffable

Definition: too sacred to be uttered

Usage: the ineffable name of the Deity

Similar words: sacred

Definition: concerned with religion or religious purposes

Usage: sacred texts; sacred rites; sacred music


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