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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
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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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A big reason is psychological: It takes lots of evidence to convince people something unthinkable might be about to happen like major banks collapsing, a pandemic or actual fuel shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

For the four-time winners it seems almost unthinkable they would fall short.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A rate increase, once unthinkable, has become thinkable thanks to stubborn inflation, Iran and a resilient economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

At the end of Euro 2024, it was unthinkable that Jude Bellingham's starting place would be a subject of debate for the 2026 World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Another woman in Dorothy’s situation might have seen taking the laundry job as unthinkable, regardless of the economics.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.