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unmentionable
un·men·tion·a·ble U0096300 (ŭn-mĕn′shə-nə-bəl)adj. Not fit to be mentioned or discussed; unspeakable: unmentionable words.n.1. One that is not to be mentioned.2. unmentionables Underclothes. un·men′tion·a·ble·ness n.un·men′tion·a·bly adv.unmentionable (ʌnˈmɛnʃənəbəl) adja. unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversationb. (as noun): the unmentionable. unˈmentionableness n unˈmentionably advun•men•tion•a•ble (ʌnˈmɛn ʃə nə bəl) adj. 1. inappropriate, unfit, or improper to be mentioned; unspeakable. n. 2. something that is not to be mentioned. 3. unmentionables, a. undergarments. b. (formerly) trousers or breeches. [1820–30] un•men′tion•a•ble•ness, n. ThesaurusNoun | 1. | unmentionable - a garment worn under other garmentsundergarmentbody stocking - a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs)bandeau, bra, brassiere - an undergarment worn by women to support their breastscamisole, underbodice - a short sleeveless undergarment for womenchemise, shimmy, teddy, shift, slip - a woman's sleeveless undergarmentfoundation garment, foundation - a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the bodygarment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"garter belt, suspender belt - a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockingslong underwear, union suit - an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piecehalf-slip, petticoat, underskirt - undergarment worn under a skirtsinglet, undershirt, vest - a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the bodyunderpants - an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skinunderclothes, underclothing, underwear - undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | Adj. | 1. | unmentionable - unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation; "unmentionable words"impermissible - not permitted; "impermissible behavior" |
unmentionableadjective taboo, forbidden, unspeakable, shocking, obscene, indecent, disgraceful, shameful, scandalous, X-rated (informal), frowned on, disreputable, immodest, unutterable Has he got some unmentionable disease?unmentionableadjectiveThat may not be spoken of or uttered:unspeakable.Translationsunmentionable Related to unmentionable: unspeakableSynonyms for unmentionableadj tabooSynonyms- taboo
- forbidden
- unspeakable
- shocking
- obscene
- indecent
- disgraceful
- shameful
- scandalous
- X-rated
- frowned on
- disreputable
- immodest
- unutterable
Synonyms for unmentionableadj that may not be spoken of or utteredSynonymsSynonyms for unmentionablenoun a garment worn under other garmentsSynonymsRelated Words- body stocking
- bandeau
- bra
- brassiere
- camisole
- underbodice
- chemise
- shimmy
- teddy
- shift
- slip
- foundation garment
- foundation
- garment
- garter belt
- suspender belt
- long underwear
- union suit
- half-slip
- petticoat
- underskirt
- singlet
- undershirt
- vest
- underpants
- underclothes
- underclothing
- underwear
adj unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversationRelated Words |