unutterable

un·ut·ter·able

adj \ˌən-ˈə-tə-rə-bəl\

Definition of UNUTTERABLE

: being beyond the powers of description : inexpressible <an unutterable tragedy>

— un·ut·ter·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of UNUTTERABLE

1. <unutterable joy that a baby can bring to a household>
2. <the unutterable suffering brought on by the war>

First Known Use of UNUTTERABLE

circa 1586

Related to UNUTTERABLE

Synonyms: incommunicable, indefinable, ineffable, inenarrable, inexpressible, nameless, uncommunicable, unspeakable, indescribable

Antonyms: communicable, definable, expressible, speakable

Related Words: unsayable; inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable; inexplicable, unexplainable; characterless, featureless, nondescript

Near Antonyms: conceivable, imaginable, thinkable

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