unspeakable

Example Sentences

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“For Want of a Horse” sets out to speak about the unspeakable, but its construction may be too tame for such a wild subject.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Perhaps, Ms. Gerson wondered, this unspeakable loss lay behind Leon’s silence about the details of his own survival.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Asked about the lawsuit, OpenAI told AFP: "What happened in Tumbler Ridge was an unspeakable tragedy."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Healthcare workers rushed to hospitals when they heard of the attack, whether or not they were on shift, confronting unspeakable trauma to save lives.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

All that remained unchecked, like a betrayal that was now unspeakable.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan