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unbelievable

[uhn-bi-lee-vuh-buhl] / ˌʌn bɪˈli və bəl /
ADJECTIVE
beyond the imagination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonishing implausible impossible improbable inconceivable incredible outlandish preposterous too much unimaginable unthinkable
WEAK
beyond belief cockamamie cockeyed doubtful dubious far-fetched fishy flaky flimsy for the birds full of holes harebrained incogitable kooky lamebrained open to doubt past belief phony questionable reaching scatterbrained screwy staggering suspect thick thin unconvincing unsubstantial weak won't hold water won't wash
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believable conceivable credible imaginable likely plausible possible reasonable tenable
WEAK
real

Example Sentences

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“What these women do is unbelievable in terms of the craftsmanship and the attention to detail,” said Kirsten Kern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

"What may have looked unbelievable turned out to be exactly that - and now those responsible are being held accountable," state insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m just not threatened by it . . . Ten years ago, I would have needed to engage a visual effects house at an unbelievable cost to come up with this stuff,” he said.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

“It was unbelievable that you got to bring the trophy back to the hotel. That’s what I remember: taking those moments and enjoying them with the people that I really care about.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Looking at him from such close range, it strikes me now with certainty that it’s not the first time I’ve laid eyes on this totally unbelievable guy.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

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