unspeakable
adjective
un·speak·able
ˌən-ˈspē-kə-bəl 
1
a
: incapable of being expressed in words : unutterable
b
: inexpressibly bad : horrendous
unspeakable living conditions
unspeakable evil
2
: that may not or cannot be spoken
the bawdy thoughts that come into one's head—the unspeakable words—
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the unspeakable horror of war
continually encountered unspeakable beauty in their travels through the Alps
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Taboos are interesting, pushing us to embrace secrets and unspeakable things.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
WandaVision gave the character the space and time to struggle with her grief and commit unspeakable acts in the process.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Skinwalkers are believed to be those who have committed unspeakable acts, gaining dark powers in return.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
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unspeakable
adjective
un·speak·able
ˌən-ˈspē-kə-bəl
ˈən-
1
: impossible to express in words
unspeakable beauty of the sunset
2
: extremely bad
unspeakable conduct
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