as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes
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Recent Examples of unthinkable
Tigers miss playoffs For most of the season, this was an unthinkable outcome in Detroit.
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Christian Romo, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The unfortunate reality is that relocation, once unthinkable, is no longer theoretical.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
To die from a preventable disease is unthinkable.
—Pia Pannaraj, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Christian Romo, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The unfortunate reality is that relocation, once unthinkable, is no longer theoretical.
—Feleti Penitala Teo, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
To die from a preventable disease is unthinkable.
—Pia Pannaraj, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthinkable
Adjective
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Vacheron Constantin unveiled a bonkers automation clock and an incredible Métiers d’Art watch to match.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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Neurons are incredible pieces of biological hardware that enable complex processes like thought, emotion, and movement via specialized communication across vast networks using electrical and chemical signals.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Play-by-play announcer Chris Myers seemed a bit incredulous on the Fox broadcast.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The alien then turns and runs off into the jungle, as Hermit looks at his sister with an incredulous expression.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, multiple Chiefs missed a chance at a pick, and the Jaguars scored a touchdown after given the unlikely reprieve.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Okay, take a flier on Bourne if Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings are out again, but that sounds unlikely.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The bulbous eyes at the vamp made the frogs impossible to miss against the casual layers.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Millennials and Gen Z are clamoring to break into the housing market—a feat seemingly impossible in an inflationary period with high home prices and mortgage rates.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On the other hand, this administration’s protectionism and tariffs would have been inconceivable a decade ago.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Sinclair, which is known for its conservative politics, has issued demands that would be inconceivable for Kimmel to agree to.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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As James’ parents, Clark and Robards bring an unimaginable sense of grief and humanity to their respective roles.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a post online, Ratcliff's sister, Sara Ratcliff, said that being able to say that her baby sister will finally have justice served after almost 15 years is an unimaginable feeling.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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To come five minutes from reaching the finals after all that is almost unbelievable.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bold and deeply human, Punch is initially a bit slow on the wind up, but its stellar cast help weave together an almost unbelievable story of compassion and empathy in its second act that left many theatergoers sniffling in their seats.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Unthinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthinkable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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