Unimaginable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-bəl/ un·imag·in·able

Meaning & Definition of Unimaginable

Unimaginable (adjective)

  1. not imaginable or comprehensible

Unimaginable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "a nearly unimaginable string of coincidences"

    similar: fantastic, implausible, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, 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 Unimaginable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unimaginable:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unimaginable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unimaginable:

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

Related Words for Unimaginable

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 Unimaginable

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

Word Forms of Unimaginable

Derived words: unimaginably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unimaginable

First known use: 1611

Frequently Asked Questions about Unimaginable

What does "Unimaginable" mean?

"Unimaginable" means not imaginable or comprehensible. As an adjective, it is defined as: not imaginable or comprehensible.

What is another word for "Unimaginable"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unimaginable"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unimaginable"?

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

How do you use "Unimaginable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unimaginable" in a sentence: "a nearly unimaginable string of coincidences".

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

"Unimaginable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unimaginable"?

"Unimaginable" is pronounced /ˌən-ə-ˈmaj-nə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·imag·in·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unimaginable"?

First known use: 1611.