unthinkable

[ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl]

unthinkable Definition

• 1. impossible to imagine or consider; extremely unlikely
• 2. too bad or shocking to be thought about

Using unthinkable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unthinkable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The idea of him betraying us was unthinkable.

• Example

  It's unthinkable that they would leave their child alone in the house.

• Example

  The consequences of a nuclear war are unthinkable.

unthinkable Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unthinkable

• inconceivable
• impossible
• unbelievable
• fantastic
• unimaginable

Antonyms for unthinkable

• conceivable
• thinkable
• plausible

Phrases with unthinkable

• unthinkable tragedy

  an event or situation that is so terrible and shocking that it is impossible to imagine

  Example

  The earthquake that hit the city was an unthinkable tragedy.

• unthinkable consequences

  results or outcomes that are so bad or extreme that they cannot be imagined

  Example

  If we don't take action now, we will face the unthinkable consequences of climate change.

• unthinkable act

  a behavior or action that is so immoral or unethical that it is impossible to imagine someone doing it

  Example

  The murder of innocent civilians was an unthinkable act of violence.

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Summary: unthinkable in Brief

The term 'unthinkable' [ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl] describes something that is impossible to imagine or consider, often due to being too bad or shocking. It is used to describe events or situations that are extremely unlikely, such as 'The consequences of a nuclear war are unthinkable.' 'Unthinkable' can also be used in phrases like 'unthinkable tragedy,' referring to events that are so terrible and shocking that they cannot be imagined.