/ˌʌn.bɪˈliː.və.bəl/
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Meaning
So surprising, so good, or so bad that it is hard to believe.
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Word origin
Built from believe, with the prefix un- meaning not and the ending -able meaning can be.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- believe
- English cognates
- believe, belief
Examples
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Here "unbelievable" means wonderful.
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Here "unbelievable" means hard to believe.
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We often begin with "It is unbelievable how ...".
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 3: unbelievable, performance, border and 7 more words.