Unthinkable

/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/

अकल्पनीय; सोच से परे; असंभव-सा

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Origin & History

Formed in English from un- (not) + think + -able (capable of).

अंग्रेज़ी में un- (नहीं) + think (सोचना) + -able (योग्य/सक्षम) से बना शब्द; अर्थ: 'सोचने योग्य नहीं'।

Definition

Something described as unthinkable is so surprising, unacceptable, or improbable that a person cannot realistically imagine it happening or being true.

'Unthinkable' वह चीज़ है जो इतनी चौंकाने वाली, अस्वीकार्य या अत्यंत असंभव लगती है कि कोई व्यक्ति उसे घटित होते या सत्य के रूप में कल्पना भी नहीं कर पाता।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
It was unthinkable that she would betray her friends.
यह अकल्पनीय था कि वह अपने दोस्तों के साथ विश्वासघात करेगी।

Usage Examples

A decade ago, such a rapid breakthrough would have been unthinkable.
In some families, divorce is still considered unthinkable.
The team’s defeat seemed unthinkable after their strong start.
It is unthinkable to cut corners when safety is at stake.

Synonyms

Inconceivable Unimaginable Unbelievable Implausible Incomprehensible Beyond belief Out of the question

Related Forms

Noun
Unthinkability / Unthinkableness
Verb
Think / Thinking / Thought
Adjective
Unthinkable / Thinkable / Unthinking
Adverb
Unthinkably / Thinkably

Idioms & Phrases

Unthinkable a few years ago
कुछ साल पहले तक अकल्पनीय
Make the unthinkable thinkable
अकल्पनीय को भी कल्पनीय/सोचने योग्य बना देना
The unthinkable happens
अकल्पनीय घटना घट जाती है