unthinkable
adjective
un·think·able
ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kə-bəl 
1
: not capable of being grasped by the mind
2
: being contrary to what is reasonable, desirable, or probable : being out of the question
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to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
Be inspired by the sacrifices of the Pilgrims at our first Thanksgiving — overcoming hardships that would be unthinkable today.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Even four years ago, such a concession by Sisi to Biden would have been unthinkable.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
In a move that would have likely been unthinkable just a few years ago, WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark are choosing rest over additional playing time, declining to join the new Unrivaled basketball league launching in January 2025.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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unthinkable
adjective
un·think·able
ˌən-ˈthiŋ-kə-bəl
ˈən-
: not to be thought of or considered as possible
unthinkable cruelty
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