taboo
adjective/təˈbuː/
Frequency rank: #7,961 most common English word
Meaning
something forbidden or avoided for social or cultural reasons
Example sentence
In many cultures, discussing salary openly is considered taboo in the workplace.
Synonyms & related words
- forbidden
- prohibited
- unacceptable
- inappropriate
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