unquotable

/' n'kwout bl/

Thân thiện

The comedian's joke was hilarious but unquotable.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not able or fit to be repeated or quoted: Describes something, typically speech or writing, that is unsuitable for repetition or citation, often because it is offensive, vulgar, confidential, or of poor quality.

Usage

• The adjective unquotable is used to characterize statements, remarks, or texts.
• It is typically placed before a noun (attributive) or after a linking verb like "is" or "was" (predicative).
• It implies a judgment that the content should not be reproduced, often for social, ethical, or qualitative reasons.

Examples

• Adjective (Predicative):
  • The politician's off-the-record comments were hilarious but completely unquotable in a family newspaper.
  • What he said was funny but unquotable.
• Adjective (Attributive):
  • The journalist had pages of unquotable material from the chaotic interview.

Advanced Usage

• In formal critique: Can be used to dismiss the literary or rhetorical value of a text.
  • The memoir was rejected by publishers, deemed unquotable due to its incoherent prose.
• In legal or ethical contexts: Highlights the unsuitability of content for public record.
  • The witness's testimony contained unquotable language that the court ordered to be redacted.

Variants and Related Words

• Unquote (verb): To close a quotation. (e.g., )
  • Note: "Unquote" is a related word but has a different, specific function in speech and writing.
• Quotable (adjective): The direct opposite, meaning suitable or worthy of being quoted.
  • The author is known for her quotable insights on modern life.

Synonyms

• Unrepeatable: Not fit to be said again.
• Unprintable: Too offensive or indecent to be published.
• Off-the-record: Not intended for publication or formal citation.

Antonyms

• Quotable: Fit to be quoted.
• Repeatable: Suitable for being said again.
• Publishable: Suitable for publication.

Notes

• unquotable is often used in contexts involving journalism, publishing, academia, and social discourse to filter content.
• The judgment of what is unquotable can be subjective, based on context, audience, and prevailing social norms.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not able or fit to be repeated or quoted
   • what he said was funny but unquotable

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unrepeatable