as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unbelievable
There is unbelievable disdain and resentment and anger toward this woman.
—
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Tying a Hornets record for 3-pointers The only thing that was unbelievable about Tuesday night, in fact, was that the Hornets didn’t break a franchise record.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
An unbelievable fight these boys showed — being down the last two playoff games.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Shows, movies, and even YouTube videos feel cinematic with unbelievable contrast, vibrant colors, and smooth motion.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unbelievable
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Tying a Hornets record for 3-pointers The only thing that was unbelievable about Tuesday night, in fact, was that the Hornets didn’t break a franchise record.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
An unbelievable fight these boys showed — being down the last two playoff games.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Shows, movies, and even YouTube videos feel cinematic with unbelievable contrast, vibrant colors, and smooth motion.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unbelievable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelievable
Adjective
-
What the staff and workers have done in this span of time has been incredible.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
-
As pontiff, Leo wields incredible power and influence — but in truth, the message isn’t new.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The judge, Cedric Simpson, was incredulous.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Travelers at the airport Monday who heard about the vote were incredulous.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Jalen Brunson knows any variation of offensive plays featuring both him and All-Star teammate Karl-Anthony Towns can be difficult, nearly impossible for opposing defenses to guard.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Thank you to the public servants wrestling with impossible decisions.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
An evolving cross-cultural icon For Nakamachi, seeing how fortune cookies evolved into an unlikely cultural icon in a foreign land is inspiring.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
-
The magazine’s second editor was nonetheless a Gernsback ally, the unlikely electrical engineer and former editor of Scientific American Thomas O’Connor Sloane.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelievable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
