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Inexpressible: meaning, definitions and examples

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inexpressible

 

[ ɪnˈɛksprəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feelings, emotions

Inexpressible refers to something that cannot be adequately expressed in words. It often describes feelings or emotions that are so intense or profound that no language can capture their true essence.

Synonyms

indescribable, ineffable, unspeakable

Examples of usage

  • The beauty of the sunset left me inexpressible awe.
  • Her grief was inexpressible after the loss of her loved one.
  • He felt an inexpressible joy upon hearing the good news.
  • The inexpressible nature of their bond made it unique.

Translations

Translations of the word "inexpressible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inexplicável

🇮🇳 अव्यक्त

🇩🇪 unaussprechlich

🇮🇩 tak terungkap

🇺🇦 невимовний

🇵🇱 niewypowiedziany

🇯🇵 言い表せない

🇫🇷 inexprimable

🇪🇸 inexpresable

🇹🇷 ifade edilemeyen

🇰🇷 표현할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير معبر عنه

🇨🇿 nevyjádřitelný

🇸🇰 nevyjadriteľný

🇨🇳 无法表达的

🇸🇮 neizrekljiv

🇮🇸 óræðanlegur

🇰🇿 түсіндіру мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 აუცილებლად უთქმელი

🇦🇿 ifadə olunmaz

🇲🇽 inexpresable

Etymology

The word 'inexpressible' originates from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'not', combined with 'expressible', which stems from the Latin 'expressus' (meaning 'to press out'). The term has been used in English since the 14th century to denote feelings, emotions, or situations that cannot be fully articulated. It reflects the human experience of encountering profound, overwhelming, or transcendent moments that defy verbal expression. Throughout literature and poetry, 'inexpressible' has conveyed the idea that some experiences or sensations are beyond the capacity of language, emphasizing the limitations of words when faced with deep emotional complexity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,240, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.