English Explanatory Dictionary

unthinkable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That cannot be believed.
  2. Inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense.
  3. Extremely improper; extremely at odds with norms of expected behavior.
noun
  1. Something, or various things collectively, that one dare not think about, dare not do, or dare not think about doing.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-unthinkable.wav

Word forms

unthinkable more unthinkable most unthinkable uncountable unthinkables

Etymology

From un- + think + -able.

Synonyms

unbelievable incredible inconceivable imponderable taboo unspeakable unutterable
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