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 Who the [unprintable] is Joe Rogan? — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026 The response from the film industry was swift and, in several cases, unprintable in full. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 10 June 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

Jackson then allegedly drove over into another lane and swerved at the victim, while using an obscene hand gesture.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
The obscene pay of CEOs, growing 20 times as fast as workers’ pay last year, and the obscene wealth in the tech world, with money cascading into the hands of greedy billionaires who lack empathy or even noblesse oblige.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of obscene

Adjective

Sean Goode, a former Canton police sergeant who was working the night of John O'Keefe's death and testified during the first Karen Read trial, allegedly sent dozens of vulgar text messages, according to an independent investigation.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Others were removed early on for vulgar or inappropriate comments, according to a PGA Tour source with knowledge of the events, with five spectators in total ejected from the tournament with six holes to go.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 21 June 2026

Definition of vulgar

Adjective

Gibson asked for pornographic images of the minor, and sent photos of himself, according to court documents.

— Kendrick Calfee June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
While Washington drags its feet, kids across the nation are being exposed to vile, pornographic images and ads with no meaningful safeguards to prevent it.

— Rachel del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026

Definition of pornographic

Adjective

The prettiest man in football landed a nasty elbow to Ireland’s Dara O’ Shea and was justifiably handed a red card.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
One is the true story of a white, nasty gentleman who had more power than anybody in the United States for longer, and the other is a love story between two gay people at a time when that had to be way, way, way down low.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of nasty

Adjective

The foul call that wiped out Egypt’s second goal was poised to be a flashpoint moment from this match, particularly if Argentina was in position to come back to win.

— NBC News, NBC news, 7 July 2026
After making all six of his shots and four of his free throws on Friday, Lendeborg was 0 for 4 from the field and missed both of his foul shots in the first half.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of foul

Adjective

Or stands proudly athwart a county that has long demonized it as too dirty, too crime-ridden — in other words, too Latino.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
At the center sits a giant mound of dirty work clothes, and hidden speakers play a nonstop whisper of the laborers’ names.

— Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

Definition of dirty

Adjective

From shabby apartments to art experiments to filthy needles—with echoes of Patti Smith and Rebecca Makkai—Adler conjures an era of sorrow borne by too many, too young.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
A week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, doctors warn untreated wounds, filthy shelters and scarce supplies are fueling a looming wave of infections that could claim more lives.

— Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of filthy

Adjective

In their grievance letter, the detainees called the markups an unacceptable business practice with no apparent limit.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Overt racial prejudice, long considered socially unacceptable, is increasingly visible in public life, marking a shift from previously subtle forms.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of unacceptable

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