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Synonyms & Similar Words
ineffable
inexpressible
indescribable
unspeakable
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speechless
mute
silent
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inexplicable
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unknowable
mysterious
uncommunicable
unexpressed
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indefinable
indefineable
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unclear
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ambiguous
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unfathomable
impenetrable
Meaning of Unutterable
The primary meaning of the word "unutterable" is something that is too extreme or powerful to be expressed in words.
Definitions
- Too extreme or powerful to be expressed in words
- * Impossible to utter or express in language
- * So bad or unpleasant that it is difficult to describe or talk about
Etymology of Unutterable
The word "unutterable" originated from the Old English words "un" (meaning "not") and "utter" (meaning "to speak or express"), with the suffix "-able" added to form an adjective
Historically, the word has been used to describe things that are beyond human expression or comprehension, such as extreme emotions, profound ideas, or spiritual experiences
Example Uses
- The unutterable sorrow in her eyes was heartbreaking
- * The unutterable beauty of the sunset left me speechless
- * The unutterable horror of the tragedy was difficult to comprehend
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
expressible
utterable
articulate
eloquent
fluent
voluble
loquacious
garrulous
talkative
chatty
communicative
intelligible
comprehensible
definable
distinct
clear
explicit
straightforward
obvious
apparent