imponderable

[im-pon-der-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈpɒn dər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

imperceptible

Synonyms

STRONG

ephemeral fine gradual infinitesimal intangible minute slight small

WEAK

evanescent impalpable inappreciable inaudible inconsiderable inconspicuous indiscernible indistinct indistinguishable insensible insignificant invisible microscopic momentary shadowy subtle tiny trivial undetectable unnoticeable unobservable vague

Antonyms

STRONG

big huge important large rough significant substantial thick

Example Sentences

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It is an imponderable question, but the beginnings of the answer to the first part look like they are already being seen.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

The political environment is also an imponderable factor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2022

Unlike so many imponderable questions that surround death, these may indeed have answers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2021

But there is an imponderable, atavistic element to ruling that he lacks.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2020

I hesitated, weighing and balancing the imponderable realities.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright