unmentionable

adjective

un·men·tion·able | \ ˌən-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl

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Definition of unmentionable

(Entry 1 of 2)

: not fit or allowed to be mentioned or discussed : unspeakable an unmentionable topic

unmentionable

noun

Definition of unmentionable (Entry 2 of 2)

: one that is not to be mentioned or discussed: such as

a unmentionables\ ˌən-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nə-bəlz

How to pronounce unmentionable (audio)

\ plural : pants sense 1

b unmentionables plural : underwear

Examples of unmentionable in a Sentence

Adjective There are certain topics that are considered to be unmentionable.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Essentially, that’s telling the basketball gods to go do unmentionable things to themselves. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, "Gordon Monson: The Jazz pull off what only great teams can. They defy the basketball gods.," 23 Feb. 2021 Then, if a feet-first entry is inevitable, the most important piece of advice, for reasons both unmentionable and easily understood, is to clench your butt. — Dan Koeppel, Popular Mechanics, "Taking a Fall: The 120-MPH, 35,000 Feet, 3-Minutes-To-Impact Survival Guide," 14 Feb. 2021 But that feeling of yearning and loss cannot erase family histories of unmentionable crimes. — Michael Gorra, Star Tribune, "Review: 'The Saddest Words: William Faulkner's Civil War,' by Michael Gorra," 28 Aug. 2020 Everything was unmentionable but nothing was unimaginable. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "How the Manson murders changed Hollywood, explained by Joan Didion," 8 Aug. 2019 Everything was unmentionable but nothing was unimaginable. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "How the Manson murders changed Hollywood, explained by Joan Didion," 8 Aug. 2019 Everything was unmentionable but nothing was unimaginable. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "How the Manson murders changed Hollywood, explained by Joan Didion," 8 Aug. 2019 Everything was unmentionable but nothing was unimaginable. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "How the Manson murders changed Hollywood, explained by Joan Didion," 8 Aug. 2019 Everything was unmentionable but nothing was unimaginable. — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, "How the Manson murders changed Hollywood, explained by Joan Didion," 8 Aug. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun These three apartments offer renters the coveted ability to wash their unmentionables without scrounging for quarters or passive-aggressively trading notes about neighbors in a communal laundry room. — Shannon Rooney, Philly.com, "Three Philly apartments under $2,500 a month - with coveted private laundry," 11 July 2018 Perfect sized to hide unsightly rolls of toilet paper or any other unmentionables. — The Editors At House Beautiful, House Beautiful, "Product of the Day: Bathroom Storage Basket," 18 Nov. 2013 Watch for all the celeb appearances, stay for Kendall’s NSFW cameo, featuring her rapping about her unmentionables, at the end. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE.com, "Every Single KarJenner Music Video Cameo to Make Your Day That Much Brighter," 15 Mar. 2018 This novel presentation unveils myths about women's unmentionables. — Lake County News-Sun, "Calendar," 16 Jan. 2018 Made in the shade Stave off wrinkles and other unmentionables by taking a break from the sun and getting a spray-tan instead. — Kai Oliver-kurtin, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Forget June gloom, go for June glam," 2 June 2017 Now there are unmentionables for all occasions: sleeping, daily wear, the gym and more. — By Bailey Shiffler Larson, star-telegram.com, "Men’s underwear subscription services are for guys who hate to shop," 7 June 2017 Made in the shade Stave off wrinkles and other unmentionables by taking a break from the sun and getting a spray-tan instead. — Kai Oliver-kurtin, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Forget June gloom, go for June glam," 2 June 2017

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unmentionable

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English Language Learners Definition of unmentionable

: too offensive, shocking, or embarrassing to talk about or mention

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