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unspeakable in French

unspeakable in French is indicible, innommable, inqualifiable — unspeakable means so terrible or shocking that it is hard to put into words.

unspeakable in French

indicible
adj
Incapable of being spoken or uttered
innommable
adj
Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.
innommable
adj
Extremely bad or objectionable.
inqualifiable
adj
Extremely bad or objectionable.

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 French?

"unspeakable" in French is indicible, innommable, inqualifiable. 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 French, "unspeakable" is indicible, innommable, inqualifiable.

Are there other ways to say "unspeakable" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "unspeakable": indicible, innommable, inqualifiable.

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