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indescribable

[in-di-skrahy-buh-buhl] / ˌɪn dɪˈskraɪ bə bəl /


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"Our mother suffered indescribable pain for more than three weeks before succumbing to her injuries," said the statement read by Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty, according to the Denver Post.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“There are no words to express the indescribable pain the family is experiencing right now,” said attorney Patrick Steinfeld on behalf of the family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"To be able to offer that security, that home and the love, which is what all children need to thrive, has been indescribable," says Hana.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

"That feeling of seeing that torch in the distance was indescribable," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

He gave me a look of indescribable contempt.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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