unbelievable

English

Etymology

From un- + believable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/
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Adjective

unbelievable (comparative more unbelievable, superlative most unbelievable)

  1. (literally) Not to be believed.
  2. (figuratively) Amazing, incredible; so surprising that one is almost unable to believe.
    The most unbelievable thing happened to me today!
    This restaurant makes unbelievable pizza!
  3. Implausible or improbable.
    His excuse seems rather unbelievable.
    Synonyms: improbable, infeasible, unlikely
    Antonyms: feasible, likely, plausible, probable

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