unmentionable
Other forms: unmentionables; unmentionably
Definitions of unmentionable
adjective
unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation
“unmentionable words”
Synonyms:
impermissible
not permitted
noun
a garment worn under other garments
synonyms:
undergarment
see more see less
Antonyms:
outer garment , overgarment
a garment worn over other garments
types:
show 24 types...
hide 24 types...
body stocking
a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs)
bandeau , bra , brassiere
an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
camisole , underbodice
a short sleeveless undergarment for women
chemise , shift , shimmy , slip , teddy
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
foundation , foundation garment
a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
garter belt , suspender belt
a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings
long underwear , union suit
an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece
half-slip , petticoat , underskirt
undergarment worn under a skirt
singlet , undershirt , vest
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
underpants
an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
underclothes , underclothing , underwear
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
bikini pants
small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women
Jockey shorts , briefs
short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
BVD , BVD's
trademark for men's underwear
corset , girdle , stays
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
crinoline
a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric
boxers , boxershorts , drawers , shorts , underdrawers
underpants worn by men
intimate apparel , lingerie
women's underwear and nightclothes
long johns
warm underwear with long legs
pantie , panty , scanty , step-in
short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
roll-on
a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips
Skivvies
men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts
thong
underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
uplift
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
type of:
garment
an article of clothing
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word
‘unmentionable' .
Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of
Vocabulary.com or its editors.
Send us feedback
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Look up unmentionable for the last time
Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the
words you need to know.
Sign up now (it’s free!)
Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.
Get started