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Synonyms & Similar Words
inconceivably
unimaginably
unbelievably
improbably
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Meaning of Unthinkably
The primary meaning of the word "Unthinkably" is to describe something that is extremely difficult or impossible to imagine or consider.
Definitions
- To a degree that is not conceivable or believable
- * In a manner that is beyond what is thought to be possible
Etymology of Unthinkably
The word "Unthinkably" has its roots in the Old English words "un" meaning "not" and "thinkan" meaning "to think" or "to consider"
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe things that are beyond human imagination or comprehension
Example Uses
- The idea of traveling to another galaxy is unthinkably complex and expensive
- * It's unthinkably cruel to leave a child alone in the woods
- * The destruction caused by the hurricane was unthinkably severe
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
conceivably
imaginably
believably
probably
plausibly
reasonably
rationally
sensibly
logically
realistically
practically
moderately
mildly
slightly
barely
mildly
moderately
somewhat
fairly
reasonably
adequately