unfathomable
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for unfathomable, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So deep that it cannot be measured.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
fathomable
How to use unfathomable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
unfathomable depths
unfathomable grief
unfathomable mystery
Etymology
From un- + fathom (originally, to measure the depth of water) + -able.
Full origin of unfathomable →Frequently asked questions
What does “unfathomable” mean?
The word “unfathomable” means so deep that it cannot be measured. In plain terms, too deep, vast, or complex to measure or understand.
How do you pronounce “unfathomable”?
“Unfathomable” is pronounced uhn-FA-thuh-muhbl (/ˌʌnˈfæð(ə)məb(ə)l/ in IPA).
How do you use “unfathomable” in a sentence?
Here is “unfathomable” used in a sentence: “The submarine descended into the unfathomable darkness of the trench.”
What part of speech is “unfathomable”?
“Unfathomable” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unfathomable” have?
“Unfathomable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so deep that it cannot be measured.
