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Definitions

unthinkable

[uhn-thing-kuh-buhl] / ʌnˈθɪŋ kə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
incredible, unusual
Synonyms
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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
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conceivable credible

Example Sentences

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Supporters love the "madman theory" for its ability to keep opponents off guard and pull off previously unthinkable achievements.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A big reason is psychological: It takes lots of evidence to convince people something unthinkable might be about to happen like major banks collapsing, a pandemic or actual fuel shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Or it may need to consider the unthinkable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It reminded me of a Grimm Brothers forest, drawing up the nervous feelings I used to get when I stepped into the pages of fairy tales where unthinkable things were likely—you just never knew.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd