unmentionable meaning

UK US /ənˈmɛnʃənəbəl/ 5 syllables

unmentionable (adjective): unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation.

unmentionable has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

unmentionable as an adjective

  1. unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
    • unmentionable words

    Similar: impermissible

unmentionable as a noun

  1. a garment worn under other garments

    Synonyms: undergarment

    Type of: garment

    Kinds: body stocking, brassiere, camisole, chemise, foundation garment, garter belt, long underwear, petticoat, singlet, underpants, underwear

How to pronounce unmentionable

unmentionable is pronounced /ənˈmɛnʃənəbəl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in LE · 13-letter words

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