unutterable

• Describe algo tan extremo, intenso o profundo que no puede expresarse con palabras.

Describes something that is too extreme, intense, or profound to be expressed in words.

1. Too sacred to be utteredC2formal

   Describing something so holy or revered that it is considered inappropriate or forbidden to speak aloud.

   Demasiado sagrado para pronunciarse

   • In some traditions, the deity's true name is considered unutterable.
   • The ancient text contained unutterable words reserved only for the high priest.
   • He spoke of the unutterable mysteries of the temple in a hushed tone.

   Sinónimosineffableunspeakable

   Antónimosblasphemousirreverentprofaneunholy

2. Defying expression or descriptionC2formal

   Referring to something so extreme, intense, or overwhelming that it cannot be adequately described in words.

   inefable

   • She felt an unutterable joy upon seeing her family after years apart.
   • The scene of destruction was an unutterable horror.
   • His grief was so deep it was unutterable.

   Sinónimosindefinableindescribableineffableinexpressibleunpronounceableunspeakable

   Antónimoscommunicabledescribableexpressibleutterable

3. Very difficult to pronounce correctlyB2informal

   Describing a word or name that is extremely hard to articulate due to its complex or unusual combination of sounds.

   Muy difícil de pronunciar correctamente

   • The chemical compound had an unutterable name that even the professor stumbled over.
   • Many find the Welsh place name Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch unutterable.
   • He attempted to say the unutterable word but gave up after several tries.

   Sinónimosunpronounceable