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 Grobar, Deadline, 30 July 2025
Looking back over the past 10 years, Powell said Firefly's growth is immeasurable — but not unbelievable.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
This unbelievable skiing destination can accommodate 12 people comfortably.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Mike would make an unbelievable Senator from North Carolina.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025
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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbelievable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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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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