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View usage for: (ʌnθɪŋkəbəl) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you say that something is unthinkable, you are emphasizing that it cannot possibly be accepted or imagined as a possibility. [emphasis] Splitting the family in this way was almost unthinkable. The unthinkable is something that is unthinkable. Edward VIII had done the unthinkable and abdicated the throne. 2. adjectiveYou can use unthinkable to describe a situation, event, or action which is extremely unpleasant to imagine or remember. This place is going to be unthinkable without you. ...Monday's unthinkable tragedy. Synonyms: inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable More Synonyms of unthinkable More Synonyms of unthinkable unthinkable in British English (ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl) adjective1. not to be contemplated; out of the question 2. unimaginable; inconceivable 3. unreasonable; improbable Derived forms unthinkability (unˌthinkaˈbility) or unthinkableness (unˈthinkableness) noun unthinkably (unˈthinkably) adverb unthinkable in American English (ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl) adjective1. beyond the ability to understand or imagine; inconceivable 2. so extreme, foul, etc. as to be unfit to be imagined or considered unthinkable war crimes Derived forms unthinkably (unˈthinkably) adverb Word origin ME unthenkableExamples of 'unthinkable' in a sentenceunthinkable In other languagesunthinkable British English: unthinkable ADJECTIVE If you say that something is unthinkable, you are emphasizing that it cannot possibly be accepted or imagined as a possibility. The prospect of losing was unthinkable. - American English: unthinkable
- Brazilian Portuguese: impensável
- Chinese: 无法接受的
- European Spanish: inconcebible
- French: inconcevable
- German: undenkbar
- Italian: inconcepibile
- Japanese: 考えられない
- Korean: 상상할 수 없는
- European Portuguese: impensável
- Latin American Spanish: inconcebible
Definition so shocking or unpleasant that one cannot believe it to be true Returning to live with my parents would have been unthinkable. Synonyms inconceivable unlikely not on (informal) improbable Definition unimaginable or inconceivable Monday's unthinkable tragedy Synonyms beyond belief beyond the bounds of possibility Additional synonymsDefinition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) Definition not following logical principles his completely illogical arguments Synonyms irrational, absurd, unreasonable, meaningless, incorrect, faulty, inconsistent, invalid, senseless, spurious, inconclusive, unsound, unscientific, specious, fallacious, untenable, sophistical Definition unbelievable Do not dismiss as incredible the stories your children tell you. Synonyms unbelievable, impossible, absurd, unthinkable, questionable, improbable, inconceivable, preposterous, unconvincing, unimaginable, outlandish, far-fetched, implausible, beyond belief, cock-and-bull (informal), not able to hold water Additional synonymsDefinition beyond consideration Is a tax increase still out of the question? Synonyms impossible, unthinkable, inconceivable, not on (informal), hopeless, unimaginable, unworkable, unattainable, unobtainable, not feasible, impracticable, unachievable, unrealizable, not worth considering, not to be thought of Definition utterly absurd The whole idea was preposterous. Synonyms ridiculous, bizarre, incredible, outrageous, shocking, impossible, extreme, crazy (informal), excessive, absurd, foolish, ludicrous, extravagant, unthinkable, unreasonable, irrational, monstrous, senseless, out of the question, laughable, exorbitant, nonsensical, risible (formal), asinine, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition too unlikely to be believed I find it unbelievable that people can accept this sort of behaviour. Synonyms incredible, impossible, unthinkable, astonishing, staggering, questionable, improbable, inconceivable, preposterous, unconvincing, unimaginable, outlandish, far-fetched, implausible, beyond belief, jaw-dropping, eye-popping (informal), cock-and-bull (informal) Definition so unusual, great, or extreme that it is difficult to imagine or understand The children here have lived through unimaginable horrors. Synonyms inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unthinkable, impossible, fantastic, unheard-of, mind-boggling (informal), indescribable, ineffable, beyond your wildest dreams Definition unfair and excessive unreasonable increases in the price of petrol Synonyms excessive, steep (informal), exorbitant, unfair, absurd, extravagant, unjust, too great, undue, preposterous, unwarranted, far-fetched, extortionate, uncalled-for, immoderate |