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unspeakably

/ʌnˈspiːkəbli/
un · speak · a · bly
Adjective:unspeakable
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unspeakably Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner or to a degree that is beyond description in words, especially because of being extremely bad, shocking, or objectionable.

Example

"The prisoners were subjected to unspeakably cruel living conditions during the winter months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'unspeakably' can occasionally modify positive or neutral adjectives (e.g., 'unspeakably beautiful' or 'unspeakably sad') to mean 'indescribably', it most frequently collocates with strongly negative words (such as 'cruel', 'vile', or 'horrific') to emphasize something too awful to put into words.

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• Nearby Words

unsparing
unsparingly
unspeakable
unspeakably
unspecialized
unspecifiable
unspecific

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