undiscussable
- adjective
- /ˌʌndɪˈskʌsəbl/
:
indiscutible
- In a definitive study of the development of British security services, Andrew shows how, since the 1930s, two constitutional assumptions have guided the policy of successive governments towards national security and democracy: "that intelligence is undiscussable in public, and that parliament surrenders all its powers in intelligence matters to the executive."
Examples
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Beyond the formal meetings, the dialogue process opened up opportunities, even in a repressive context, for public discussion of issues that had been undiscussable for decades.
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They have to know how to make the undiscussable discussable.
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Thank you for discussing and opening up about the undiscussable.
Blog text (29) -
This is a subjective review and not the undiscussable truth.
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The notion that there are 'Others' is itself an extension of these self-defeating conveniences, but still a necessary convenience if it is to be discussed. Material reality likewise, quantum components notwithstanding, there will always be that which is within reach but out of grasp, and discussion of the whole enchilada really needs undiscussable components to not be dismissed.
Blog text (12) -
Many topics are often considered undiscussable, such as mental health issues and family disputes.
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In some cultures, subjects like divorce and grief are seen as undiscussable and cannot be openly addressed.
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The film bravely tackles the undiscussable issues of addiction and recovery through its main character's journey.
Synonyms
102
4.6
Not allowed to enter, use, or talk about
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3.2
Not allowed by law, rules, or custom
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2.2
Not allowed by rules and not good enough for standards
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7.7
Not allowed as evidence in a court hearing
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7.7
Not allowed by rules, laws, or official standards
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7.9
Too embarrassing or not allowed to talk about
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3.7
Not allowed by law or by an authority
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6.4
Not allowed by rules or laws
Not possible to look at or talk about in detail
Not made public, for example opinions or complaints
Not allowed on TV or radio because of its content
You cannot share this information with people outside a company
People cannot make it public or show it to others
Something that you cannot explain or share with other people
Antonyms
How Discussable
Surface Forms
Morphology
undiscussable = discussable (transparent) = un + discuss + able
Formed by adding the negating prefix 'un-' to 'discussable'; the meaning is the straightforward negation of 'able to be discussed'.
Etymology
Undiscussable breaks into the parts un- 'not', discuss 'to talk about', and -able 'possible', so it literally means 'not possible to talk about'. That's why it describes something people are not allowed or are afraid to talk about.