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unutterable (adj.)

1580s, from un- (1) "not" + utterable (see utter (v.)). As a noun, from 1788; unutterables as a euphemism for "trousers" is recorded by 1826 (see inexpressible).

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Definitions of unutterable from WordNet

unutterable (adj.)
too sacred to be uttered;
Synonyms: ineffable / unnameable / unspeakable
unutterable (adj.)
defying expression or description;
unutterable contempt
Synonyms: indefinable / indescribable / ineffable / unspeakable / untellable
unutterable (adj.)
very difficult to pronounce correctly;
unutterable consonant clusters
Synonyms: unpronounceable
From wordnet.princeton.edu