Unbelievably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbelievably

 

[ ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Translations of the word "unbelievably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inacreditavelmente

🇮🇳 अविश्वसनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 unglaublich

🇮🇩 sangat

🇺🇦 неймовірно

🇵🇱 niewiarygodnie

🇯🇵 信じられないほどに

🇫🇷 incroyablement

🇪🇸 increíblemente

🇹🇷 inanılmaz

🇰🇷 믿을 수 없을 정도로

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يصدق

🇨🇿 neuvěřitelně

🇸🇰 neuveriteľne

🇨🇳 难以置信地

🇸🇮 neverjetno

🇮🇸 ótrúlega

🇰🇿 сенгісіз

🇬🇪 დაუჯერებლად

🇦🇿 inanılmaz dərəcədə

🇲🇽 increíblemente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,849, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.