Unbelievable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl/ un·be·liev·able

Meaning & Definition of Unbelievable

Unbelievable (adjective)

  1. too improbable for belief; also, of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe

Unbelievable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar"

    similar: fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, 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 Unbelievable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unbelievable:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unbelievable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unbelievable:

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

Related Words for Unbelievable

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 Unbelievable

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

Word Forms of Unbelievable

Derived words: unbelievably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unbelievable

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Unbelievable

What does "Unbelievable" mean?

"Unbelievable" means too improbable for belief; also, of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe. As an adjective, it is defined as: too improbable for belief; also, of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe.

What is another word for "Unbelievable"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unbelievable"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unbelievable"?

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

How do you use "Unbelievable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unbelievable" in a sentence: "a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar".

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

"Unbelievable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unbelievable"?

"Unbelievable" is pronounced /ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·be·liev·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unbelievable"?

First known use: 1548.