inconceivable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl/

Definition

Impossible to imagine, believe, or understand because it seems so unlikely or extreme.

Examples

• It is inconceivable that a team with such talent could lose every single game this season.

• The sheer scale of the universe is almost inconceivable to the human mind.

• She found it inconceivable that her best friend would betray her trust so blatantly.

Synonyms of inconceivable

Words with a similar meaning to inconceivable:

• unlikely
• unbelievable
• unthinkable
• improbable
• unfathomable

Antonyms of inconceivable

Words with the opposite meaning to inconceivable:

• conceivable
• plausible

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