un|speak´a|ble|ness

un|speak´a|ble|ness
un|speak|a|ble «uhn SPEE kuh buhl», adjective.
1. that cannot be expressed in words; indescribable: »

unspeakable joy, an unspeakable loss.

2. so bad that it is not spoken of; bad or objectionable beyond description: »

unspeakable manners.

un|speak´a|ble|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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