undreamed
Beyond all expectation
Undreamed describes something beyond what anyone imagined or anticipated, usually appearing in the phrase undreamed of: The internet has brought undreamed-of changes to daily life.
The word emphasizes how far reality has exceeded expectations—possibilities so remote they never entered anyone's dreams.
Also spelled undreamt.
Beyond mental conception
- unthinkableToo terrible to contemplate
- unfathomableBeyond comprehension or measurement
- incomprehensibleImpossible to understand
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
incredible · fantastical · impossible · unattainable · unachievable · impenetrable · insurmountable · implausible
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- amazingCausing great wonder
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
awe-inspiring · mind-blowing · jaw-dropping · stupefying · wondrous · phenomenal · spectacular · marvelous
Not anticipated beforehand
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
- unpredictedNot foretold or anticipated
- unlooked-forNot anticipated or foreseen
- unthought-ofNot previously considered
unsuspected · unprophesied · unreckoned · unguessed · uncontemplated · sudden · abrupt · jolting
Never having occurred before
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- breakthroughSudden important advance
visionary · cutting-edge · avant-garde · trailblazing · uncharted · unexplored · innovative · inventive
unimaginable
Beyond mental conception
- unthinkableToo terrible to contemplate
- unfathomableBeyond comprehension or measurement
- incomprehensibleImpossible to understand
unbelievable · incredible · fantastical · impossible · unattainable · unachievable · impenetrable · insurmountable · implausible · unrealistic
astonishing
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- amazingCausing great wonder
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
breathtaking · awe-inspiring · mind-blowing · jaw-dropping · stupefying · wondrous · phenomenal · spectacular · marvelous · eye-opening
unexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
- unpredictedNot foretold or anticipated
- unlooked-forNot anticipated or foreseen
unthought-of · unsuspected · unprophesied · unreckoned · unguessed · uncontemplated · sudden · abrupt · jolting · startling
unprecedented
Never having occurred before
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- groundbreakingIntroducing radical new ideas
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
breakthrough · visionary · cutting-edge · avant-garde · trailblazing · uncharted · unexplored · innovative · inventive · original
undreameddreamed
Imagined while asleep
anticipated · expected · imagined · foreseen · envisioned
undreamedbelievable
Able to convince
credible · plausible · conceivable · imaginable · thinkable