unspeakable

• Décrit quelque chose de si mauvais, choquant ou extrême que cela ne peut pas être exprimé par des mots.

Describes something so bad, shocking, or extreme that it cannot be expressed in words.

1. Defying expression or descriptionC1formal

   So extreme or intense that it cannot be adequately described in words.

   indicible

   • The beauty of the sunset was unspeakable.
   • He felt an unspeakable joy when he saw his newborn child.
   • The horror of the war left an unspeakable mark on the survivors.

   Synonymesindefinableindescribableineffableinexpressibleunutterable

2. Exceptionally bad or displeasingC1formal

   Extremely unpleasant, terrible, or morally repulsive.

   indicible, innommable (sens négatif)

   • The conditions in the prison were unspeakable.
   • They committed unspeakable acts of cruelty.
   • The food at that restaurant was unspeakable.

   Synonymesabominableatrociousdreadfulexecrablefoulhorriblemonstrousrepellentterriblevile

   Antonymesadmirabledelightfulexcellentgoodpleasant

3. Too sacred to be utteredC2formal

   Considered so holy or sacred that it should not be spoken aloud.

   Trop sacré pour être prononcé

   • In some traditions, the name of the deity is considered unspeakable.
   • The ancient text contained unspeakable mysteries.
   • The ritual involved an unspeakable vow of silence.

   Synonymesineffableunnameableunutterable

   Antonymesprofaneutterable