unmentionables

Meanings

• noun

  Things that are taboo, forbidden, or considered too embarrassing or shameful to be discussed openly.

  - "She refused to talk about the unmentionables, no matter how much her friends pressed."
  - "The unmentionables of ancient civilizations are often the most intriguing and mysterious aspects of their history."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unmentionables
mentionables , tabooables , unmentionabbles

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Variants

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unmentionable , unmentionables

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Etymology

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Originally referred to things that were not mentioned in religious texts or conversations due to their sensitive nature.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unmentionables' first appeared in English in the late 19th century.

2. In some cultures, certain body parts or bodily functions are considered unmentionables due to religious or cultural taboos.

3. Some people believe that discussing unmentionables can lead to good luck, as it breaks the taboo and brings about change.

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Related Concepts

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1. taboo: A social or cultural prohibition against certain behaviors or topics.

2. euphemism: A word or expression used in place of one considered to be offensive or embarrassing.

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Culture

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In literature, unmentionables often serve as a source of intrigue and suspense, as they are left unsaid or alluded to rather than being explicitly described.

How to Memorize "unmentionables"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red line through a cross symbol to represent the idea of forbidden or unspeakable topics.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a feeling of embarrassment or shame to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'unmentionables': 'U is for Unspoken, M is for Mortifying, E is for Embarrassing, N is for Nasty, T is for Taboo, I is for Ignored, O is for Offensive, A is for Awkward, L is for Lurid, and E is for Embarrassing'.

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