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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In addition to recounting an exciting and at times almost unbelievably dramatic story, the author helps readers appreciate how Western visitors affected the delicate balance of power among indigenous cultures—sometimes forcefully, but often unwittingly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
He told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that while the ceasefire remained in place, it was "unbelievably weak".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Thanks to “Cosmic Music,” anyone interested in her life and work doesn’t have to go comb through microfilm or ancient magazines to learn more about this unbelievably accomplished and completely fascinating human being.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
"But overall, I believe technological progress can make the future unbelievably good, for your family and mine."
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
It seemed unbelievably cruel to put that photo on the cover of your program for everyone to see.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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