Basic Details
Word: Unbelievable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very difficult to believe or almost impossible.
Synonyms: Incredible, astounding, unimaginable
Antonyms: Believable, credible, plausible
Idioms and Phrases
- Beyond belief: Something that is so extreme that it cannot be accepted as true. Example: "The story he told was beyond belief; no one could imagine it was real."
- Too good to be true: Something that seems so wonderful that it is hard to believe it could actually happen. Example: "Winning the lottery felt too good to be true for her; she kept checking her ticket."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The magician performed an unbelievable trick that left everyone in the audience speechless.
Example 2: It was unbelievable how quickly she solved the complicated puzzle.
Example 3: The ending of the movie was so unbelievable that it sparked a debate among the viewers.
Fun Fact
The word "unbelievable" comes from combining "un-" (not) with "believable" which derives from the Old English "believen," meaning to hold true or accept.
Famous Quote
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "unbelievable" mean?
a) Very easy to believe
b) Difficult to believe
c) Always true
d) Completely normal
Answer: b) Difficult to believe
2. Which of these is a synonym of "unbelievable"?
a) Incredible
b) Simple
c) Obvious
d) Common
Answer: a) Incredible
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "unbelievable"?
a) Astounding
b) Plausible
c) Improbable
d) Extraordinary
Answer: b) Plausible
4. Which sentence uses "unbelievable" correctly?
a) The dog barked an unbelievable sound.
b) The sunset was an unbelievable sight.
c) He wrote an unbelievable story that everyone read.
d) She is unbelievable in painting well.
Answer: b) The sunset was an unbelievable sight.
5. Which idiom means the same as "unbelievable"?
a) Too good to be true
b) A dime a dozen
c) Right up your alley
d) As clear as mud
Answer: a) Too good to be true
