unbelievable

[uhn-bi-lee-vuh-buhl]

adjective

1. too dubious or improbable to be believed.

   an unbelievable excuse.

2. so remarkable as to strain credulity; extraordinary.

   the unbelievable fury of the storm; an unbelievable athlete.

unbelievable

/ ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl /

adjective

1. unable to be believed; incredible or astonishing

Other Word Forms

• unbelievably adverb
• unbelievability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbelievable¹

First recorded in 1540–50; un- ¹ + believe ( def. ) + -able ( def. )

Example Sentences

"For everyone, the players, the staff, the coaches, it was a special game, and also for the fans to be back here in this stadium is unbelievable," Flick told reporters.

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“I mean, that’s unbelievable. ... For a whole group to make their mark is something that is still considered one of the best is something we chase.”

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"It's unbelievable how a group of ladies that need that little bit of something in their lives, come here and feel like they're part of a family," she adds.

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"Wow, what a couple of days. It's been unbelievable," said Head.

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"Wow, what a couple of days. It's been unbelievable."

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