Definitions

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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“Playing basketball for a living has been an unbelievable blessing that also came with lots of responsibility,” Paul wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s just an unbelievable experience. I’m trying to soak it all in.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ragged character motivations and unbelievable plot developments are everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They've built an unbelievable stadium, unbelievable training facilities but, when you look at their expenditure and particularly their wages structure, they're not a big club," he said.

From Barron's

"He has so many records for this club, but to have this one combined with such a great player. Both were unbelievable players for this club," Slot said.

From Barron's

unbelievable

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