unbelievable
word · lemma: believe
/ˌənbəˈɫivəbəɫ/
uhn-buh-LEE-vuh-buhl
/ʌnbɪlˈiːvəbəl/
uhn-bi-LEE-vuh-buhl
Definition
Something unbelievable is so surprising, extreme, or unusual that it is hard to believe. It can describe both very good and very bad things.
Usage & Nuances
Often used informally for strong emphasis: 'unbelievable weather', 'an unbelievable story'. Tone depends on context and voice: it can mean amazing, shocking, or unacceptable. In conversation, people also use it alone as a reaction: 'Unbelievable!'.
Spanish: increíble - difícil de creerPortuguese (BR): inacreditável - incrívelPortuguese (PT): inacreditável - incrívelChinese (Simplified): 难以置信的 - 不可思议的Chinese (Traditional): 難以置信的 - 不可思議的Hindi: अविश्वसनीय - यकीन से परेArabic: لا يُصدَّق - مُذهِلBengali: অবিশ্বাস্যRussian: невероятныйJapanese: 信じられないVietnamese: không thể tin đượcKorean: 믿을 수 없는Turkish: inanılmazUrdu: ناقابل یقینIndonesian: tidak bisa dipercaya
Example Sentences
The view from the mountain was unbelievable.
basic
She told me an unbelievable story.
basic
The team made an unbelievable comeback.
basic
I still can't believe we got tickets — that's unbelievable.
natural
The price they charged us was unbelievable.
natural
Unbelievable! He forgot my birthday again.
natural