Forbidden

/fərˈbɪdən/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not allowed; prohibited by law, rule, or custom.

The sign indicated that swimming was forbidden in the area.

To be disallowed or off-limits, especially in a moral or ethical context.

The couple's relationship felt forbidden due to the age difference.

Prevented or restricted from being done or accessed.

Access to the restricted section of the library was forbidden to students.

Something that is strictly prohibited.

The organization has a policy against forbidden substances.

From Old English 'forboden', the past participle of 'forbidan', meaning 'to prohibit'.

forbidden fruit

Something that is desired but off-limits.

forbidden zone

An area that is restricted or not allowed for entry.

forbidden love

A romantic relationship that is not socially acceptable.

prohibition

The act of forbidding something.

ban

An official or legal prohibition.

No-go zone

That place is a total no-go zone after dark.

Off-limits

The server room is off-limits to unauthorized personnel.