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

STRONGEST

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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She added that the actions of staff had fallen "well below the standards expected and would be utterly unthinkable at the Fettes of today".

From BBC

For the UK, this would be unthinkable now as it tries to navigate between its need to do business and its concerns over security.

From BBC

Security risks posed by American technology have been openly discussed as part of that work, one of the officials said, adding that such talk would have been unthinkable just six months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, unthinkable now is Denmark reneging on its promises, including an independence referendum whenever Greenlanders want one.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We need to be prepared for scenarios that some might think are unthinkable,” Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

unthinkable

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