unbelievable
Too strange, almost
Unbelievable describes something so extraordinary it strains credulity.
The word can express genuine doubt—His excuse was unbelievable—or emphatic amazement: The view from the summit was unbelievable.
Context usually clarifies whether something is literally hard to believe or simply remarkable.
The positive sense dominates casual speech: She's an unbelievable cook.
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- stupendousOverwhelmingly impressive
jaw-dropping · mind-blowing · breathtaking · awe-inspiring · spectacular · sensational · staggering · stunning
Unconvincingly unlikely or strained
- preposterousCompletely contrary to reason
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- absurdWildly illogical
- outlandishStrikingly weird or foreign-seeming
ludicrous · impossible · ridiculous · fantastical · improbable · unconvincing · fishy · suspect
Cry of amazement
- seriouslyWith sincere intent
- get-outMeans of escape
- shut-upCommand to be silent
- impossibleIncapable of occurring
inconceivable · unreal · insane · crazy · wild · bonkers · mental · madness
Shockingly bad or excessive
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
- horrifyingCausing extreme fear
- disturbingCausing mental unease
alarming · disgraceful · unconscionable · egregious · deplorable · atrocious · monstrous · unspeakable
Uncertain of truth
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
- suspiciousInclined to distrust
questioning · distrustful · cynical · unconvinced · disbelieving · mistrustful · wary · leery
amazing
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
stupendous · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing · breathtaking · awe-inspiring · spectacular · sensational · staggering · stunning · remarkable
far-fetched
Unconvincingly unlikely or strained
- preposterousCompletely contrary to reason
- inconceivableBeyond mental grasp
- absurdWildly illogical
outlandish · ludicrous · impossible · ridiculous · fantastical · improbable · unconvincing · fishy · suspect · questionable
wow
Cry of amazement
impossible · inconceivable · unreal · insane · crazy · wild · bonkers · mental · madness · ridiculous
outrageous
Shockingly bad or excessive
- scandalousMorally offensive or shocking
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
- horrifyingCausing extreme fear
disturbing · alarming · disgraceful · unconscionable · egregious · deplorable · atrocious · monstrous · unspeakable · heinous
doubtful
Uncertain of truth
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
suspicious · questioning · distrustful · cynical · unconvinced · disbelieving · mistrustful · wary · leery · hesitant
- expressions of awewow, whoa, amazing, awesome, incredible
- Hyperbolea zillion, bazillion, gazillion, bajillion, zillion
- disbeliefno way, incredulity, yeah right, doubt, you're kidding
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- authenticityauthentic, genuine, real, fake, counterfeit
- exasperationugh, sigh, groan, argh, geez
unbelievablebelievable
Able to convince
credible · plausible · convincing · undeniable · indisputable
unbelievableordinary
Standard, unremarkable
mundane · unremarkable · commonplace · run-of-the-mill · unexceptional