Definition

Something that cannot be named or described with words.

Example

The beauty of the landscape was so profound that it felt unnamable.

Conversation

Have you ever felt an unnamable fear in a dream?

Definitely! It's like something is lurking just out of reach.

Right? It's such a strange feeling to have that unnamable anxiety.

I know! It lingers even after you wake up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unnamable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "name" (from Old English "nama", meaning a word by which a person or thing is known) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "unnamable" means not capable of being named or without a name.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' ('un-') able to be 'named' ('name') — that's why it is called unnamable.

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