Unbelievable

/ˌʌn.bɪˈliː.və.bəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Impossible to believe; extraordinary or incredible.

Her performance in the competition was unbelievable, leaving the judges in awe.

Very difficult to believe because it is so remarkable or surprising.

The story he told about his adventure was so unbelievable that I had to ask him for proof.

Unacceptable or intolerable; not credible.

It was unbelievable that a company could make such a mistake on their financial reports.

Remarkably good or bad.

The food at that restaurant is unbelievable; I can't remember ever tasting anything so good.

Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'believable', which is based on the verb 'believe'.

unbelievable luck

Extremely fortunate circumstances that seem improbable.

unbelievable story

A narrative that is hard to accept as true due to its fantastic elements.

believe

To accept something as true.

incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something.

No way!

She won the lottery? No way, that's unbelievable!

Shut up!

You ran a marathon? Shut up, that's unbelievable!