unquotable
- adjective
- /ʌnˈkwoʊtəbl/
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- The politician's remarks were considered too controversial and thus unquotable in the newspaper article.
Examples
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Much of the movie dialogue is hilarious but rather unquotable in polite company.
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She made several clever comments that were sadly unquotable due to their rudeness.
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That comment was completely unquotable.
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His remarks during the meeting were unquotable.
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His remarks during the meeting were so convoluted that they were completely unquotable.
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The comedian often makes unquotable jokes that are only funny in the moment.
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She provided an unquotable explanation that left everyone more confused than before.
Synonyms
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Something that cannot happen again or should not be said again
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Etymology
The word unquotable comes from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and quote meaning 'to repeat someone's exact words'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a rude or private line you would not repeat, so unquotable means 'not suitable or appropriate to be quoted or repeated'.