Unbelievably Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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unbelievably
un-be-liev-ably
Definition
used to describe something that is difficult to believe
In a way that is very difficult to believe; in a manner that is hard to accept as true.
Synonyms
amazingly, astonishingly, incredibly, remarkably.
Examples of usage
- It was unbelievably hot outside.
- She was unbelievably kind to me.
- The movie was unbelievably boring.
- The news was unbelievably shocking.
- The magician performed unbelievably well.
Translations
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Quick facts about “unbelievably”
Unbelievably is a 4-syllable adverb (un-be-liev-ably). It is pronounced /ˌənbəˈɫivəbɫi/ in American English and /ʌnbɪlˈiːvəbli/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #23,849 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'unbelievably'
The word 'unbelievably' is derived from the word 'unbelievable', which originated in the late 15th century. The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', while 'believable' comes from the verb 'believe'. Therefore, 'unbelievably' means 'in a manner that is not believable'. Over time, the adverb 'unbelievably' has become widely used in English language to emphasize the degree of disbelief or astonishment.
See also: belief, beliefs, believability, believable, believe, believer, believers, disbelieve, disbeliever, disbelieving, nonbeliever, nonbelieving, unbelievability, unbelievable, unbelieving, unbelievingly.