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adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate

unimaginable

uh-nih-MAD-zhih-nuh-buhl

Unimaginable (adjective) means So extreme or unusual that it is hard to picture or believe. Example: “The family endured unimaginable grief after the accident.”

adjective
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So extreme or unusual that it is hard to picture or believe.
"The family endured unimaginable grief after the accident."
"The scale of the disaster was almost unimaginable."

How to use unimaginable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo far beyond the ordinary that you can barely wrap your head around it.

Common pairings
unimaginable pain unimaginable wealth unimaginable horror

Word forms

more unimaginable comparative, most unimaginable superlative

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Etymology

From un- + imagine + -able.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unimaginable” mean?

The word “unimaginable” means so extreme or unusual that it is hard to picture or believe. In plain terms, so far beyond the ordinary that you can barely wrap your head around it.

How do you pronounce “unimaginable”?

“Unimaginable” is pronounced uh-nih-MAD-zhih-nuh-buhl (/ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “unimaginable” in a sentence?

Here is “unimaginable” used in a sentence: “The family endured unimaginable grief after the accident.”

What is the opposite of “unimaginable”?

The opposite of “unimaginable” — its antonyms — is imaginable.

What part of speech is “unimaginable”?

“Unimaginable” is an adjective.

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