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Etymology

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From un- +‎ believable.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/
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Adjective

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unbelievable (comparative more unbelievable, superlative most unbelievable)

  1. (literally) Not to be believed.
    Synonyms: beyond belief, incredible, noncredible
    Antonyms: believable, credible
  2. (figuratively) Amazing, astonishing; so surprising that one is almost, or figuratively, unable to believe.
    Synonym: incredible
    The most unbelievable thing happened to me today!
    This restaurant makes unbelievable pizza!
  3. Implausible or improbable.
    Synonyms: improbable, infeasible, unlikely
    Antonyms: feasible, likely, plausible, probable
    His excuse seems rather unbelievable.

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