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phraseIf you think that someone's actions or behaviour are not acceptable, you can say that they are beyond the pale. This sort of thing really is quite beyond the pale. ...beyond the pale of acceptable human behaviour. [Also + of]Synonyms: unacceptable, not done, forbidden, irregular More Synonyms of beyond the pale See full dictionary entry for palebeyond the pale in British Englishoutside the limits of social convention completely unacceptable There will be no more compromises with people whose views are beyond the pale. Examples of 'beyond the pale' in a sentencebeyond the pale Chinese translation of 'beyond the pale' -
越轨(軌)的 (yuèguǐ de)
See pale Nearby words ofbeyond the pale - beyond measure
- beyond or without compare
- beyond recall
- beyond the pale
- beyond the reach of sb/sth
- beyond/within the compass of
- Bhutan
Definition outside the limits of social convention His behaviour was beyond the pale. Synonyms not done forbidden barbaric unspeakable out of line Additional synonymsDefinition indecent The politicians denied any improper behaviour. Synonyms indecent, vulgar, suggestive, unseemly, untoward, risqué, smutty, unbecoming, unfitting, impolite, off-colour, indelicate, indecorousDefinition not allowable or acceptable Evidence presented by the prosecution was judged inadmissible. Synonyms unacceptable, irrelevant, inappropriate, unreasonable, improper, unqualified, immaterial, unallowable Definition unseemly or improper The legislation was drafted with indecent haste. Synonyms unbecoming, unsuitable, vulgar, improper, tasteless, unseemly, undignified, disreputable, unrefined, discreditable, indelicate, indecorous, unbefitting, in bad taste Nearby words ofbeyond the pale - beyond price
- beyond question
- beyond someone's ken
- beyond the pale
- bias
- biased
- Bible
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