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unmentionable

UK
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbl/
US
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbl/

Translations

unmentionablenoun
unmentionables
pl
UK
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbl̩/
US
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbl̩/
dessousEuphémisme pour désigner des sous-vêtements, surtout au pluriel.
She discreetly packed her unmentionables at the bottom of the suitcase.
Elle a discrètement rangé ses dessous au fond de la valise.
Additional translations
tabouPour un sujet ou une question qu’on évite de discuter ouvertement.
Synonyms
offensive matter
taboo
forbidden thing
unspeakable
indecency
unmentionableadjective
more unmentionable
Comp.
most unmentionable
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbl/
US
/ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbl/
indicibleSe dit surtout d’une chose trop choquante, embarrassante ou offensante pour être évoquée.
The topic was considered unmentionable at the dinner table.
Le sujet était considéré comme indicible à table.
Additional translations
innommableEmploi fréquent pour une réalité jugée trop horrible, indécente ou taboue pour être nommée.
Synonyms
indecent
unspeakable
taboo
improper
inappropriate
Antonyms
mentionable

Definitions

unmentionablenoun
An item of clothing, especially underwear, that is not typically mentioned in polite conversation.
She discreetly packed her unmentionables at the bottom of the suitcase.
A topic or subject that is considered too embarrassing, sensitive, or offensive to discuss openly.
The scandal became an unmentionable at family gatherings.
unmentionableadjective
Too embarrassing, offensive, or shocking to be spoken about.
The topic was considered unmentionable at the dinner table.
Not to be mentioned or specified, often because it is considered improper or forbidden.
He was rumored to have been involved in unmentionable deeds.
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