adjective
- too embarrassing, offensive, or shocking to be spoken about
noun
- underwear or undergarments
Usage: euphemistic; dated
Examples
- The scandal was so terrible that it became unmentionable in polite society.
- His behavior at the party was absolutely unmentionable.
- The family never spoke of the unmentionable tragedy that occurred years ago.
- She packed her unmentionables in a separate suitcase.
- The Victorian era had strict rules about discussing unmentionables.
- The topic remained unmentionable for decades after the incident.
- Mother always referred to underwear as unmentionables.