unbelievable
adjective
un·be·liev·able
ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 
: too improbable for belief
the plot is unreal and unbelievable
also
: of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe
the destruction was unbelievable
made an unbelievable catch in center field
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Examples of unbelievable in a Sentence
a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Superstar Harmanpreet Kaur's unbelievable 171 not out that destroyed an impregnable Australia in a remarkable semi-final upset was seen as a turning point.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
His unconventional gameplay combined with his unbelievable skills that saved him from his own bold, risky moves has cemented his place in BB history.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024
He’s been unbelievable as a first-year coach, especially coming into fill in for a legend like coach (Ron Woitalewicz).
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbelievable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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unbelievable
adjective
un·be·liev·able
ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl
1
: too unlikely for belief
an unbelievable story
2
: very significant or impressive
made an unbelievable catch in center field
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