Inconceivable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌin-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl/ in·con·ceiv·able

Meaning & Definition of Inconceivable

Inconceivable (adjective)

  1. not conceivable
  2. unbelievable
  3. impossible to comprehend

Inconceivable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "the formerly inconceivable idea that humans could land on the moon"

    similar: fantastic, implausible, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it
    related: debatable, disputable, dodgy (chiefly British), doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable, untenable
    opposite: believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable
    near: likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inconceivable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inconceivable:

fantastic, implausible, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inconceivable

Words with the opposite meaning of Inconceivable:

believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable

Related Words for Inconceivable

debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable

Near Antonyms of Inconceivable

likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Word Forms of Inconceivable

Derived words: inconceivability (noun), inconceivableness (noun), inconceivably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Inconceivable

First known use: 1624

Frequently Asked Questions about Inconceivable

What does "Inconceivable" mean?

"Inconceivable" means not conceivable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not conceivable.

What is another word for "Inconceivable"?

Other words for "Inconceivable" include fantastic, implausible, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable and unconvincing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inconceivable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inconceivable"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inconceivable". Common alternatives include fantastic, implausible, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable and unthinkable.

What is the opposite of "Inconceivable"?

Antonyms of "Inconceivable" include believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable and plausible. Near antonyms include likely, possible, probable and reasonable.

How do you use "Inconceivable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inconceivable" in a sentence: "the formerly inconceivable idea that humans could land on the moon".

Is "Inconceivable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inconceivable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inconceivable"?

"Inconceivable" is pronounced /ˌin-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as in·con·ceiv·able.

What is the origin of the word "Inconceivable"?

First known use: 1624.