unthinkable
adjective
un·think·able
ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kə-bəl 
1
: not capable of being grasped by the mind
2
: being contrary to what is reasonable, desirable, or probable : being out of the question
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to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 29 May 2026
In a deeply raw and emotional essay, the comedian and former talk show host opened up about battling an unthinkable amount of guilt and shame after undergoing cosmetic surgery earlier this year.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Combating antisemitism is a moral imperative — one rooted, for me, in personal history that makes indifference unthinkable.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 26 May 2026
That defense, aided by goals from Stone and Cole Smith, led to a 2-1 victory and an unthinkable sweep of Colorado for the Knights' third final in nine seasons.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
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unthinkable
adjective
un·think·able
ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kə-bəl
ˈən-
: not to be thought of or considered as possible
unthinkable cruelty
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