Definition

The quality or state of being impossible to think about or imagine.

Example

The unthinkability of such a disaster left everyone in shock.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the unthinkability of certain events happening in our lives?

Yeah, it’s wild to imagine things we never considered before.

Exactly! Sometimes it feels like the unthinkability becomes reality out of nowhere.

Right? It's a reminder to always stay prepared for the unexpected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unthinkability → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "think" (from Old English "þencan", meaning to conceive in the mind) and "-ability" (from Latin "abilitas", meaning capacity or quality). The word "unthinkability" refers to the quality of being unable to conceive or imagine something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to 'conceive in the mind' ('think') — that's why unthinkability means something that cannot be imagined.

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