Unthinkable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/

Definitions of unthinkable

adjective describing something that is impossible to think about or consider

Example Sentences

A1 The idea of traveling to Mars is unthinkable for many people.

A2 For some, the thought of swimming with sharks is unthinkable.

B1 It is unthinkable to go on a road trip without a map or GPS.

B2 The thought of living without electricity is unthinkable in today's society.

C1 For some, the idea of giving up their smartphones is unthinkable.

C2 To some, the idea of world peace seems unthinkable given the current state of affairs.

Examples of unthinkable in a Sentence

formal The idea of using nuclear weapons is simply unthinkable in modern warfare.

informal It's unthinkable that she would forget her own birthday.

slang Dropping out of school is just unthinkable, man.

figurative The thought of losing her was like facing an unthinkable abyss.

Grammatical Forms of unthinkable

• past tense: thought
• plural: unthinkables
• comparative: more unthinkable
• superlative: most unthinkable
• present tense: think
• future tense: will think
• perfect tense: have thought
• continuous tense: is thinking
• singular: unthinkable
• positive degree: thinkable
• infinitive: to think
• gerund: thinking
• participle: thought

Origin and Evolution of unthinkable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unthinkable' originated from the Old English word 'unþencan', which meant 'not able to be thought of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unthinkable' has evolved to encompass ideas or concepts that are beyond comprehension or belief, rather than simply not able to be thought of.