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View usage for: (ʌnmenʃənəbəl) adjectiveIf you describe something as unmentionable, you mean that it is too embarrassing or unpleasant to talk about. Has he got some unmentionable disease? Synonyms: taboo, forbidden, unspeakable, shocking More Synonyms of unmentionable unmentionable in British English (ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbəl) adjectivea. unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation b. (as noun) the unmentionable Derived forms unmentionableness (unˈmentionableness) noun unmentionably (unˈmentionably) adverb unmentionable in American English (ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbəl) adjective not fit to be mentioned, esp. in polite conversation Examples of 'unmentionable' in a sentenceunmentionable Definition unsuitable as a topic of conversation Has he got some unmentionable disease? Synonyms X-rated (informal) frowned on unutterable Additional synonymsI complained about his disgraceful behaviour. Synonyms shameful, shocking, scandalous, mean, low, infamous, degrading, unworthy, ignominious, disreputable, contemptible, dishonourable, detestable, discreditable, blameworthy, opprobriousDefinition having or causing a bad reputation the noisiest and most disreputable bars Synonyms discreditable, mean, low, base, shocking, disorderly, notorious, vicious, infamous, disgraceful, shameful, vile, shady (informal), scandalous, ignominious, contemptible, louche, unprincipled, dishonourable, opprobriousSmoking was forbidden everywhere. Synonyms prohibited, banned, vetoed, outlawed, taboo, out of bounds, proscribed, verboten Nearby words ofunmentionable - unmarried
- unmask
- unmatched
- unmentionable
- unmerciful
- unmethodical
- unmindful
Additional synonymsDefinition behaving in an indecent or improper manner Noni doesn't like the immodest outfits and dancing. Synonyms indecent, improper, lewd, revealing, obscene, coarse, immoral, depraved, titillating, bawdy, flirtatious, impure, indelicate, indecorous, unchaste, grossDefinition morally or sexually offensive She accused him of making indecent suggestions. Synonyms obscene, lewd, dirty, blue, offensive, outrageous, inappropriate, rude, gross, foul, crude, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, pornographic, salacious, impure, smutty, immodest, licentious, scatological, indelicateDefinition offensive to accepted standards of decency or modesty I'm no prude, but I think these photos are obscene. Synonyms indecent, dirty, offensive, gross, foul, coarse, filthy, vile, improper, immoral, pornographic, suggestive, blue, loose (old-fashioned), shameless, lewd, depraved, X-rated (informal), bawdy, salacious, prurient, impure, lascivious, smutty, ribald, unwholesome, scabrous, immodest, licentious, indelicate, unchaste, Fescennine (rare) They would be sacked for criminal or scandalous behaviour. Synonyms shocking, disgraceful, outrageous, offensive, appalling, foul, dreadful, horrifying, obscene, monstrous, unspeakable, atrocious, frightful, abominableDefinition causing or deserving shame It is a shameful state of affairs. Synonyms disgraceful, outrageous, scandalous, mean, low, base, infamous, indecent, degrading, vile, wicked, atrocious, unworthy, reprehensible, ignominious, dastardly (old-fashioned), unbecoming, dishonourableDefinition causing dismay or disgust This was a shocking invasion of privacy. Synonyms appalling, outrageous, disgraceful, offensive, distressing, disgusting, horrible, dreadful, horrifying, revolting, obscene, sickening, ghastly, hideous, monstrous, scandalous, disquieting, unspeakable, atrocious, repulsive, nauseating, odious, loathsome, abominable, stupefying, hellacious (US, slang) Definition indescribably bad or evil the unspeakable horrors of chemical weapons Synonyms dreadful, shocking, appalling, evil, awful, overwhelming, horrible, unbelievable, monstrous, from hell (informal), inconceivable, unimaginable, repellent, abysmal, frightful, heinous, odious, indescribable, loathsome, abominable, ineffable, beyond words, execrable, unutterable, inexpressible, beyond description, hellacious (US, slang), too horrible for words |