inconceivable

adjective

ˌin-kən-ˈsē-və-bəl How to pronounce inconceivable (audio)
Definition of inconceivablenext
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe the formerly inconceivable idea that humans could land on the moon

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Recent Examples of inconceivable But that now seems inconceivable because three Democrats dropped out. — George Skelton, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 But that now seems inconceivable because three Democrats dropped out. — Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 Bradley’s film choreography, even in the numbers that Footer deems masterpieces, is above average, clever and assured, but Astaire’s art—inconceivable without the enormous influence of Bradley’s Black contemporaries, like John Bubbles—is in another league. — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026 The camera quality on Artemis, let alone the ability to livestream the views, was inconceivable during the Apollo era. — Rebecca Boyle, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inconceivable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconceivable
  1. incredible
  2. incredulous
  3. unlikely
  4. impossible
  5. unthinkable
  6. unimaginable
  7. unbelievable
Adjective
  • That while Richard Gadd was incredible in it, not recognizing Jamie Bell was pretty shocking to me.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • States, including Arkansas, are about to take on a large part of the incredible financial responsibility for administering SNAP, along with a significant portion of the program's benefit costs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • When provided with the county’s explanation, Johnson was incredulous.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • Luther said that is unlikely to happen because the governor and lawmakers are campaigning for the November election.
    — Jack Fink, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Although the third-place play-off counts towards fantasy points, that game is unlikely to be taken too seriously by either side and rotation could be an issue.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • The ombudsmen point to impossible care burdens that cause burnout, irregular schedules, lack of training and the difficulty of taking care of seniors who, in previous decades, would have qualified for hospital care.
    — Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 5 July 2026
  • Shrouded completely in a thick, poisonous cloud cover, its surface is obviously impossible to observe.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 5 July 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • This ongoing divide is a recipe for frustration at best and unthinkable defeat at worst.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • One expert says such children, who may not speak very good English and are dealing with unthinkable trauma, also have unique needs.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of unthinkable
Adjective
  • Then one thoughtful gesture put them on an unimaginable path.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Today’s top programs provide players with resources, competition, and national exposure that were unimaginable a decade ago.
    — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of unimaginable
Adjective
  • Simon Hughes Yet another unbelievable goal from Mbappe Whoever ends up winning the Golden Boot will have a highlight reel for the ages.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • So to come out here and have a little competition, but then also with this unbelievable setting here in Tahoe.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of unbelievable

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