the unthinkable
noun
: something that one cannot accept, believe, or imagine
especially
: something that is so bad that one does not want to think about it
And then, the unthinkable happened: the car skidded out of control and crashed.
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Not only did operational costs balloon but the souring financial situation forced some Connecticut families to do the unthinkable: surrender their pet to a local shelter.
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Edwin Sayres, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
But before the two-time major champion had a chance at his par-breaker, Henley did the unthinkable.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
That person doesn't attend the address, instead staying in another location in case the unthinkable happens at the Capitol building.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Perhaps sharing the burden of the unthinkable hardships could bring them closer.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Edwin Sayres, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
But before the two-time major champion had a chance at his par-breaker, Henley did the unthinkable.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
That person doesn't attend the address, instead staying in another location in case the unthinkable happens at the Capitol building.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Perhaps sharing the burden of the unthinkable hardships could bring them closer.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the unthinkable
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“The unthinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unthinkable. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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