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Definitions

unthinkable

[uhn-thing-kuh-buhl] / ʌnˈθɪŋ kə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
incredible, unusual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absurd extraordinary illogical implausible impossible improbable inconceivable preposterous rare unbelievable uncommon unimaginable unlikely unreasonable
WEAK
beyond belief beyond possibility exceptional incogitable insupportable out of the question outlandish singular unique unordinary
Antonyms
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believable cheap common familiar imaginable likely logical normal ordinary plausible possible probably rational reasonable regular sensible tenable usual
WEAK
conceivable credible

Example Sentences

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Completely free trade makes sense only in a world where disruption is unthinkable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

For the four-time winners it seems almost unthinkable they would fall short.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It is to ensure that the cost of starting one remains permanently unthinkable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

At the end of Euro 2024, it was unthinkable that Jude Bellingham's starting place would be a subject of debate for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

A month ago it would have been unthinkable to drink coffee at nine p.m.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir