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- [uhn-thing-kuh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈθɪŋ kə bəl/
- /ʌnˈθɪŋ.kə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-thing-kuh-buh l]
- /ʌnˈθɪŋ kə bəl/
Definitions of unthinkable word
- adjective unthinkable inconceivable; unimaginable: the unthinkable size of the universe. 1
- adjective unthinkable not to be considered; out of the question: Such a suggestion is unthinkable. 1
- noun unthinkable something that cannot be conceived or imagined, as something too unusual, vague, or disagreeable: Today's unthinkables are tomorrow's realities. 1
- adjective unthinkable out of the question, not possible 1
- adjective unthinkable If you say that something is unthinkable, you are emphasizing that it cannot possibly be accepted or imagined as a possibility. 0
- adjective unthinkable The unthinkable is something that is unthinkable. 0
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Origin of unthinkable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at un-1, thinkable
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Parts of speech for Unthinkable
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unthinkable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unthinkable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unthinkable
adj unthinkable
- avantgarde — the advance group in any field, especially in the visual, literary, or musical arts, whose works are characterized chiefly by unorthodox and experimental methods.
- beyond measure — If you say that something has changed or that it has affected you beyond measure, you are emphasizing that it has done this to a great extent.
- beyond the pale — If you think that someone's actions or behaviour are not acceptable, you can say that they are beyond the pale.
- cockamamie — If you describe something as cockamamie, you mean that it is ridiculous or silly.
- fab — fabulous (def 2).
noun unthinkable
- fat chance — having too much flabby tissue; corpulent; obese: a fat person.
adjective unthinkable
- exceptional — Unusual; not typical.
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- inapprehensible — That cannot be apprehended; not apprehensible to or graspable by either body or mind.
- inexecutable — That cannot be executed or carried out.
- insupposable — Incapable of being supposed; inconceivable.
adverb unthinkable
- inconceivably — not conceivable; unimaginable; unthinkable.
Antonyms for unthinkable
adj unthinkable
- apprehensible — capable of being comprehended or grasped mentally
- arguable — If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it.
- can do — marked by purposefulness and efficiency: a can-do executive.
- cogitable — conceivable
- comprehendible — comprehensible
adjective unthinkable
- assertable — having the ability to be affirmed or professed or deserving of affirmation
- cincher — Something that cinches as in holds and fastens, such as a belt or corset.
- conjecturable — Able to be conjectured upon.
- defendable — Capable of being defended.
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