unbelievable
adjective
un·be·liev·able
ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl 
: too improbable for belief
The plot is unreal and unbelievable.
also
: of such a superlative degree as to be hard to believe
the destruction was unbelievable
made an unbelievable catch in center field
Examples of unbelievable in a Sentence
a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Sedona also has a plethora of hiking trails with unbelievable views of red rock formations.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Just what an unbelievable example of greatness.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In his mesmerizing, rat-a-tat, expletive-riddled style, Evans nonchalantly recalls the almost unbelievable trajectory of his life, leaving the reader barely able to catch her breath.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbelievable. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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unbelievable
adjective
un·be·liev·able
ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl
1
: too unlikely for belief
an unbelievable story
2
: very significant or impressive
made an unbelievable catch in center field
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