Unthinkably: meaning, definitions and examples

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unthinkably

[ʌnˈθɪŋkəbli ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

In a way that is impossible to imagine or believe.

Word	Description / Examples
unthinkably	Use this when something is so unlikely or extreme that it cannot be considered or imagined happening. It was unthinkably cold, even for winter. The idea of world peace seemed unthinkably distant.
inconceivably	Use this to express that something is beyond belief or cannot be comprehended. The universe is inconceivably vast. His generosity was inconceivably large.
impossibly	Use this when describing something that cannot happen or be achieved, often used in an exaggerated sense. She finished the assignment in an impossibly short time. The mountain seemed impossibly high to climb.
unimaginably	Use this to describe something that is beyond what one can imagine, often used to emphasize the scale or degree of something. The earthquake caused unimaginably extensive damage. She achieved success at an unimaginably young age.

The prefix 'un-' is of Old English origin, meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of'.
'Think' comes from the Old English 'þencan', which means to consider or to have in mind.
The suffix '-ably' is derived from Latin, forming adverbs that describe the manner of an action.

Cognitive dissonance occurs when faced with unthinkable situations, leading to stress as our beliefs clash with reality.
Research shows that people often struggle to process events that challenge their worldview, causing denial in extreme circumstances.
Imagining unthinkable scenarios can lead to heightened anxiety and can influence decision-making.

In dystopian literature, characters often face unthinkable choices that force them to reevaluate their morals and society’s values.
Classic works, such as George Orwell’s '1984', explore themes that reveal the unthinkable aspects of an oppressive regime.
Many horror stories thrive on the notion of the unthinkable, invoking fear by presenting unimaginable creatures or events.

Movies often depict unthinkably dramatic twists, leaving audiences shocked and discussing the plot long after the credits roll.
In music, songs about love and loss sometimes delve into unthinkable heartbreak, resonating deeply with listeners.
Television series, especially in the fantasy genre, frequently feature unthinkable consequences of character choices, engaging viewers.

Philosophical discussions often dive into the realms of the unthinkable, exploring the limits of human understanding and existence.
Concepts like determinism challenge our sense of free will, proposing unthinkable implications about our choices and actions.
Some philosophical works argue that the unthinkable reflects our innate fears and the boundaries of our moral frameworks.

Translations of the word "unthinkably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impensavelmente

🇮🇳 अकल्पनीय रूप से

🇩🇪 undenkbar

🇮🇩 tidak terpikirkan

🇺🇦 немислимо

🇵🇱 niewyobrażalnie

🇯🇵 考えられないほど

🇫🇷 inimaginablement

🇪🇸 inimaginablemente

🇹🇷 akıl almaz

🇰🇷 상상도 할 수 없게

🇸🇦 بشكل لا يمكن تصوره

🇨🇿 nemyslitelně

🇸🇰 nemysliteľne

🇨🇳 难以想象地

🇸🇮 nepredstavljivo

🇮🇸 óhugsanlega

🇰🇿 ойға қонымсыз

🇬🇪 გაუთვალისწინებლად

🇦🇿 düşünülməz dərəcədə

🇲🇽 inimaginablemente