unbelievable — so extraordinary as to seem impossible; incredible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: so extraordinary as to seem impossible; incredible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can still do yoga at 90 - it's unbelievable!
- The pizza delivery arrived in 5 minutes, which seemed unbelievable.
- It's unbelievable how much technology has changed our lives.
unbelievable
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbl/]
so extraordinary as to seem impossible; incredible
The magician performed an unbelievable trick that amazed everyone.
The explorer discovered an unbelievable hidden waterfall. (😲 Can't Believe + ✨ Amazing → Unbelievable)
What once seemed unbelievable became achievable and finally conceivable.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'belief' (from Old Norse 'bylifa' meaning to remain or trust), combined with the prefix 'un-' (not) and suffix '-able' (capable of being). The word emerged in English around the 14th-15th centuries.
Breakdown
un- (not) + believe (trust, accept as true) + -able (capable of being) = unbelievable (not capable of being believed; incredible)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can still do yoga at 90 - it's unbelievable!”
“The pizza delivery arrived in 5 minutes, which seemed unbelievable.”
“It's unbelievable how much technology has changed our lives.”
“The student claimed his dog ate his laptop - an unbelievable excuse.”
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