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untellable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That cannot be told; indefinable, indescribable or ineffable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

defying expression or description

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • indefinable yearnings
  • indescribable beauty
  • ineffable ecstasy
  • inexpressible anguish
  • unspeakable happiness
  • unutterable contempt
  • a thing of untellable splendor

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: indefinable, indescribable, ineffable, unspeakable, unutterable

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English untellable; equivalent to un- + tellable.