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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Mr Smith was more reluctant to consider what he called an "imponderable" question.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023

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

Something imponderable shifting out there in the dark.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy