unbelievable
Americanadjective
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too dubious or improbable to be believed.
an unbelievable excuse.
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so remarkable as to strain credulity; extraordinary.
the unbelievable fury of the storm; an unbelievable athlete.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unbelievability noun
- unbelievably adverb
Etymology
Origin of unbelievable
First recorded in 1540–50; un- 1 + believe ( def. ) + -able ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Nineteen points at this stage of the season for Burnley means survival is incredibly unlikely, but three points against the Bees after mounting an unbelievable comeback would have put the question out there.
From BBC
The 76-year-old said he was "delighted" to this week be granted full British citizenship and thanked the people of Wirral for their "unbelievable" support.
From BBC
Their story is unbelievable—and part of a horrifying trend.
Augustus Strong found Kate Fox cute and entertaining but her so-called spirits unbelievable.
From Literature
"It's sad and devastating and really unbelievable," he said.
From BBC
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