unthinkably

CEFRB2

/ʌnˈθɪŋkəbli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that is extremely difficult to imagine or accept.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In an unthinkable manner.

Examples

  • The cost of housing in the city has become unthinkably high.

  • The task was unthinkably hard for a person with no experience.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

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In context

  • To act unthinkably means to act in a way that is very shocking.

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The situation had become blank dangerous after the chemical leak occurred.

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Origin

adverb

From unthinkable + -ly.