forbidden
adjective
for·bid·den
fər-ˈbi-dᵊn 
fȯr-
1
: not permitted or allowed
2
: not conforming to the usual selection principles
—used of quantum phenomena
forbidden transition
forbidden radiation
forbidden spectral line
Examples of forbidden in a Sentence
trespassing is forbidden
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Waiting was something forbidden.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The best places to hunt for forbidden titles were other people’s bookshelves, but this one was hard to find even there.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Waiting was something forbidden.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The best places to hunt for forbidden titles were other people’s bookshelves, but this one was hard to find even there.
—Amir Ahmadi Arian, The Dial, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for forbidden
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“Forbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forbidden. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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