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unspeakable in Dutch

unspeakable in Dutch is onbeschrijfelijk — unspeakable means so terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.

unspeakable in Dutch

onbeschrijfelijk
adj
Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

What does "unspeakable" mean?

  1. adj So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.
    "The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors."
  2. adj Not permitted or fit to be said, especially due to taboo.
    "The word was considered unspeakable in polite company."
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unspeakable in a sentence

  • The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors.
  • They witnessed unspeakable cruelty during the war.
  • The word was considered unspeakable in polite company.

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What is "unspeakable" in Dutch?

"unspeakable" in Dutch is onbeschrijfelijk. unspeakable means: So terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.

How do you use "unspeakable" in a sentence?

Example: "The disaster caused unspeakable suffering for the survivors." In Dutch, "unspeakable" is onbeschrijfelijk.

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