unbelievable

adjective

ˌən-bə-ˈlē-və-bəl How to pronounce unbelievable (audio)
Definition of unbelievablenext
as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe a completely unbelievable story about why there was lipstick on his collar

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Recent Examples of unbelievable The 15 stories below range from frustrating to funny to downright unbelievable, but each comes with a practical takeaway that could help another traveler avoid the same fate. — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Simon Hughes Yet another unbelievable goal from Mbappe Whoever ends up winning the Golden Boot will have a highlight reel for the ages. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026 So to come out here and have a little competition, but then also with this unbelievable setting here in Tahoe. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 The most unbelievable moment of the entire event came down to the elements. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbelievable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbelievable
  1. incredible
  2. incredulous
  3. impossible
  4. unlikely
Adjective
  • The navy and green color scheme is incredible and is otherwise completely absent from the visual history of this hockey team.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The genus Labisia has some mind-blowing, incredible colors and patterns.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • When provided with the county’s explanation, Johnson was incredulous.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • On several occasions throughout the game, Lakers players were incredulous after calls – or non-calls – from the crew.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Definition of incredulous
Adjective
  • After crashing, the plane caught fire, making any rescue impossible, according to ​Peruvian broadcaster RPP.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Manufacturing meth on-island is pretty much impossible — there aren’t many places to hide a meth lab — so most meth that reaches Hawaii comes from the mainland, as is the case with most products consumed on the islands.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • The memorandum from the group, which is a conservative nonprofit that advocates for free speech, also said the DAR was unlikely to be in danger of losing its tax-exempt status by not allowing transgender members.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Reluctantly drawn back into the sport, Randall becomes an unlikely mentor whose guidance helps shape a new generation of athletes while forcing him to confront his own unfinished journey.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of unlikely

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“Unbelievable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbelievable. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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