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Definition of unnameable

unnameable

/ʌnˈneɪməbəl/
un · name · a · ble
Adverb:unnameably
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unnameable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Impossible to name, identify, or express in words because of being too abstract, mysterious, or profound.

Example

"As she gazed out across the vast desert at dusk, she was overcome by an unnameable longing."

2

Too bad, shocking, or horrifying to be spoken of or mentioned aloud.

Example

"The historical archives documented the unnameable atrocities endured by the displaced population."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'unnamable' (especially in American English), though 'unnameable' remains common in both British and American usage.

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• Nearby Words

unmusical
unmute
unna
unnameable
unnamed
unnatural
unnaturally

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unnameable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unnameable
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