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unbelievably

adverb

(manner) In a manner that one does not believe.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
U
Ends with
Y
Contains
NBELIEVABL
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. (manner) In a manner that one does not believe.

    “He gestured unbelievably. Everyone knew he was faking being sick.”

  2. (degree) To an extent not to be believed.

    “His face turned unbelievably blue. We realized he was actually choking.”

  3. (evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.

    “Unbelievably, Rudy saved the man's life but got sued for breaking two of his ribs.”

In context

Example Sentences

He gestured unbelievably. Everyone knew he was faking being sick.
His face turned unbelievably blue. We realized he was actually choking.
Unbelievably, Rudy saved the man's life but got sued for breaking two of his ribs.
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