unbelievably
Britishadverb
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in a manner that is hard to believe; astonishingly
it gets unbelievably hot
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(sentence modifier) it is hard to believe that; incredibly
unbelievably, he remained utterly cheerful
Example Sentences
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“If there’s any game that could justify a higher price point, it would be this one, because of of Rockstar’s history of delivering these unbelievably expansive open-world games,” Griffin told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
But that might be its genius: Everything feels less frightening when it presents as unbelievably stupid.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Brining chicken in pickle juice — whether for fried chicken, grilled chicken or air-fried tenders — keeps it unbelievably moist while adding a subtle tang that’s difficult to identify outright.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Is it unbelievably corny and retro to say free-market capitalism was built for the little guy?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“I can't believe you'd even threaten that. Do you know what that would do to our family? This is a private family issue. You're being unbelievably selfish right now.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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