forbidden
/fəˈbɪdən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
Adjective
Examples
Maſters commands come with a power reſiſtleſs / To ſuch as owe them abſolute ſubjection; / And for a life who will not change his purpoſe? / (So mutable are all the ways of men) / Yet this be ſure, in nothing to comply / Scandalous or forbidden in our Law.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “forbidden” mean?
Not allowed; specifically disallowed.
Is “forbidden” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.