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unsayable

/ʌnˈseɪ.ə.bəl/
un · say · a · ble
Adverb:unsayably
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Plural:unsayables
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• adjective

1

Incapable of being spoken, uttered, or adequately expressed in words.

Example

"The poet attempted to capture the unsayable grief that followed the sudden loss."

2

Too offensive, shocking, or taboo to be spoken aloud.

Example

"In polite nineteenth-century society, many everyday anatomical terms were considered completely unsayable."

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• noun

1

Something that cannot be expressed in words or that is forbidden by social taboo from being spoken aloud.

Example

"Literature often strives to articulate the unsayables of human consciousness."

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• Nearby Words

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unsay
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unscaled
unscarred

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