Unconceivable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl/ un·con·ceiv·able

Meaning & Definition of Unconceivable

Unconceivable (adjective)

  1. inconceivable

Unconceivable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "it's unconceivable that a once-promising actor could end up this way"

    similar: fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, 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 Unconceivable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unconceivable:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unconceivable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unconceivable:

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

Related Words for Unconceivable

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 Unconceivable

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

Origin & Etymology of Unconceivable

First known use: circa 1604

Frequently Asked Questions about Unconceivable

What does "Unconceivable" mean?

"Unconceivable" means inconceivable. As an adjective, it is defined as: inconceivable.

What is another word for "Unconceivable"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unconceivable"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unconceivable"?

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

How do you use "Unconceivable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unconceivable" in a sentence: "it's unconceivable that a once-promising actor could end up this way".

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

"Unconceivable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unconceivable"?

"Unconceivable" is pronounced /ˌən-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·con·ceiv·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unconceivable"?

First known use: circa 1604.