Unimaginable

/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Impossible to conceive or comprehend; beyond what can be imagined.
The devastation brought by the earthquake was unimaginable to those who had never experienced such a disaster.
So extreme or intense that it cannot be thought of or visualized.
Her talent was so exceptional that her performance was truly unimaginable.
Not able to be imagined or thought up.
The speed at which technology is advancing is unimaginable to those who remember the early days of the internet.
Inconceivable or beyond belief.
The suffering caused by the war was unimaginable for those who lived in peaceful countries.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'imaginable', from the Latin 'imaginabilis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unimaginable loss:
A loss that is extremely difficult to comprehend due to its severity.
unimaginable beauty:
A form of beauty that exceeds ordinary standards and is hard to grasp.

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Slang Meanings

Mind-blowing
The special effects in that movie were mind-blowing and truly unimaginable.
Beyond epic
The party was beyond epic, it was just unimaginable!