un·men·tion·able
ˌən-ˈmen(t)-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
: not fit or allowed to be mentioned or discussed : unspeakable
an unmentionable topic
: one that is not to be mentioned or discussed: such as
a
b
Synonyms
Examples of unmentionable in a Sentence
Adjective
There are certain topics that are considered to be unmentionable.
Noun
he was standing there in the cold, clad only in his unmentionables
Recent Examples on the Web
Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That experience made higher taxes all but unmentionable in the GOP.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Your outfits, though classic, let everyone see your unmentionables.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unmentionable 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
The concept of a Chinese luxury brand—or even one that fluttered on the verge of high-end—was unmentionable.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
That experience made higher taxes all but unmentionable in the GOP.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
And just think, when if a TSA agent is looking through your luggage, your unmentionables won’t be on full display.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Your outfits, though classic, let everyone see your unmentionables.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unmentionable
Articles Related to unmentionable
Dictionary Entries Near unmentionable
Cite this Entry
“Unmentionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmentionable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share