Meaning & Definition of word "Unbelievable"
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Unbelievable
/ˌʌn.bɪˈliː.və.bəl/
adjective:
- 1. Impossible to believe; extraordinary or incredible.
- Example: Her performance in the competition was unbelievable, leaving the judges in awe.
- 2. Very difficult to believe because it is so remarkable or surprising.
- Example: The story he told about his adventure was so unbelievable that I had to ask him for proof.
- 3. Unacceptable or intolerable; not credible.
- Example: It was unbelievable that a company could make such a mistake on their financial reports.
- 4. Remarkably good or bad.
- Example: The food at that restaurant is unbelievable; I can't remember ever tasting anything so good.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'believable', which is based on the verb 'believe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unbelievable luck:
Extremely fortunate circumstances that seem improbable.
unbelievable story:
A narrative that is hard to accept as true due to its fantastic elements.
Related Words
believe:
To accept something as true.
incredulous:
Unwilling or unable to believe something.
Slang Meanings of unbelievable
Meaning: No way!
Example Sentence: She won the lottery? No way, that's unbelievable!
Meaning: Shut up!
Example Sentence: You ran a marathon? Shut up, that's unbelievable!