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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Our league form has not been great but a cup run would be unbelievable for us and the fans.

From BBC

Surrounded by dozens of cameras, Ms Pelicot says they gave her "unbelievable strength".

From BBC

“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