Unthinkable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kə-bəl/ un·think·able

Meaning & Definition of Unthinkable

Unthinkable (adjective)

  1. not capable of being grasped by the mind
  2. being contrary to what is reasonable, desirable, or probable, being out of the question

Unthinkable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes"

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

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unthinkable:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unthinkable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unthinkable:

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

Related Words for Unthinkable

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 Unthinkable

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

Word Forms of Unthinkable

Derived words: unthinkability (noun), unthinkably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unthinkable

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Unthinkable

the unthinkable

Frequently Asked Questions about Unthinkable

What does "Unthinkable" mean?

"Unthinkable" means not capable of being grasped by the mind. As an adjective, it is defined as: not capable of being grasped by the mind.

What is another word for "Unthinkable"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unthinkable"?

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

What is the opposite of "Unthinkable"?

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

How do you use "Unthinkable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unthinkable" in a sentence: "to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes".

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

"Unthinkable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unthinkable"?

"Unthinkable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·think·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unthinkable"?

First known use: 15th century.