UNPRINTABLE Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

unprintable

adjective

ˌən-ˈprin-tə-bəl

Definition of unprintable

as in obscene

depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society uttered an unprintable oath when he saw stocks take their worst slide ever

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Recent Examples of unprintable And other unprintable things too. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 May 2026 The list would be too long and many of the terms unprintable. — Jack Greiner, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Feb. 2026 Tow truck drivers have been called a lot of unprintable names over the years in Miami and a federal case filed Friday won’t help things. — Adrian Ruhi, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025 Many of the European players were subjected to dreadful abuse from the galleries, unprintable vulgarities and some deeply personal insults. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unprintable

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Adjective

Current Florida law says a school district can review and remove a book after a complaint has been made that a book is pornographic, obscene or isn’t age appropriate.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Created under O’Hare’s leadership, the decorum policy prohibits personal attacks, impertinent, profane, obscene, or slanderous remarks as well as threatening, disruptive or unruly behavior.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
But Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of vulgar

Adjective

Current Florida law says a school district can review and remove a book after a complaint has been made that a book is pornographic, obscene or isn’t age appropriate.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
The teacher admitted to having inappropriate conversations and sending pornographic videos to the former student.

— Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pornographic

Adjective

Rather, the couple’s beloved dog, Lena, was up all night with a nasty case of diarrhea.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026
The latest special guest stars Este Haim as the mysterious Hallow's Eve, a villainess who wants to ruin Halloween forever by playing nasty tricks on kids out looking for candy.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of nasty

Adjective

Redness, open sores, discharge, foul-smelling ears, lumps or recurring skin issues all warrant a vet visit, not a grooming session.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Redness, sores, unusual discharge, foul-smelling ears or lumps should all go to a vet rather than a home grooming session.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of foul

Adjective

At almost any hour, someone is settling in for a caffeine fix, a glass of wine, or one more dirty martini.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
Muddy kids’ clothes, workwear or especially dirty towels can benefit from the extra thermal energy that helps detergent loosen and lift ground-in soil.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dirty

Adjective

Jurors heard testimony from three of Alsheikh’s victims who said they were packed into small, filthy, cold, wet cells that were infested with insects and other vermin.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
That praise rings true more than a decade later thanks to joke after filthy joke, cameo after foul-mouthed cameo, scare after genuine scare.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of filthy

Adjective

Laying an egg against the Raiders in Year 3 of the Harbaugh era is unacceptable.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Kip Dellinger Santa Monica The type of play by the Chargers on Sunday was completely unacceptable, lackluster and disappointing for a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of unacceptable

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