inconceivable

[in-kuhn-see-vuh-buhl] / ˌɪn kənˈsi və bəl /

ADJECTIVE

beyond reason, belief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extraordinary implausible impossible improbable incredible mind-boggling strange unbelievable unheard-of unimaginable unthinkable

WEAK

fantastic incogitable incomprehensible insupposable phony rare reachy staggering thin unconvincing unknowable unlikely unsubstantial weak won't fly won't wash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable common credible familiar likely normal plausible possible reasonable tenable usual

WEAK

conceivable fathomable imaginable

Example Sentences

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"It was inconceivable that this man who shared my life could have committed these horrors," says Ms Pelicot.

From BBC

Having already had three managers this season, it seems inconceivable that owner Evangelos Marinakis will seek a fourth head coach before the campaign is out.

From BBC

It is inconceivable either player decided to sign a long-term contract without knowing it is likely the majority of that time will be spent under a manager who isn't Guardiola.

From BBC

“I think it’s virtually inconceivable to imagine recovery at this point. Let’s imagine three more years of this,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Given the volatility around earnings, it’s not inconceivable that there is a period of relative strength for technology,” Hackett said.

From MarketWatch

inconceivable

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