B1adjectiveemotionslanguage
US/ˌʌn.bɪˈliː.və.bəl/
UK/ˌʌn.bɪˈliː.və.bəl/
so surprising, good or bad that it is hard to accept as true
In context
The view from the top of the mountain was unbelievable.
It is unbelievable that nobody noticed the mistake.
He told us an unbelievable story about meeting a famous actor.
Words that go with unbelievable
adverb + adjective
- absolutely unbelievableThe price was absolutely unbelievable.
- almost unbelievableHer speed was almost unbelievable.
- simply unbelievableThe noise was simply unbelievable.
adjective + noun
- unbelievable storyHe told an unbelievable story.
- unbelievable luckWe had unbelievable luck with the weather.
adjective + preposition
- unbelievable to seeIt was unbelievable to see so many people.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The movie was unbelievable boring.Correct: The movie was unbelievably boring.