taboo
adjective
proscribed by society as improper or unacceptable.
Example Sentences
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Good AI isn’t a respecter of human taboos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
“I think when you are making a film that is confronting one of the ultimate taboos in cinema, you’re going to have a tough time,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
EU industry chief Stephane Sejourne celebrated the EU nuclear pivot Tuesday saying Brussels dared "to break certain taboos".
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
She says teaching CPR and defibrillator use is vital for breaking taboos and tackling inequalities.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
The no kissing is anticlimactic, but some taboos cross oceans, packed tightly into the corners of immigrant baggage, tucked away with packets of masala and memories of home.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
