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unspeakable

1 of 1adjective
/ʌnˈspikəbəl/
1

impossible to be described or expressed in words

  • The beauty of the sunset over the ocean was so breathtaking that it left me in a state of unspeakable awe.
  • In that moment, the quiet serenity of the forest enveloped her, leaving her with an unspeakable peace.
  • The bond between a mother and child is often characterized by an unspeakable love that words cannot capture.
2

extremely bad or shocking to the extent that one cannot talk about it

  • The unspeakable tragedy of the terrorist attack shook the city to its core, leaving a lasting impact on the collective consciousness.
  • A veil of silence draped over the survivors, their eyes haunted by memories of the unspeakable horrors they had endured.
  • A heavy silence settled over the courtroom as jurors were presented with the details of an unspeakable crime.
3

too sacred to be uttered