unfathomable

adjective

ˌən-ˈfa-t͟hə-mə-bəl How to pronounce unfathomable (audio)
Definition of unfathomablenext
1
as in infinite
being or seeming to be without limits the unfathomable reaches of space

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2
as in incomprehensible
impossible to understand for some unfathomable reason the family decided to venture out into the blizzard

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Recent Examples of unfathomable In this context, Roz’s sudden maternal reflexes are unfathomable. — Armond White, National Review, 26 Feb. 2025 Borneo introduced the world of Survivor to fans with the unfathomable presentation of 16 castaways roughing it on an island, forming alliances and blindsiding their way to $1 million. — Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Create And Share Specific Messaging Beyond Privacy And Terms Artificial intelligence is progressing at a rate that's genuinely unfathomable to understand. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 There are no shortcuts to the unfathomable heights Crosby has climbed. — Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfathomable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfathomable
  1. infinite
  2. incomprehensible
  3. endless
  4. mysterious
  5. uncanny
  6. unintelligible
  7. esoteric
  8. impenetrable
Adjective
  • The dress presents as a uniform that was subject to an infinite variety of designs and in which Furstenberg could express whatever inspired her, from tree branches to works by Warhol and Dali.
    — Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The time to get all of these people together, on camera, to discuss all things Rocky and share their stories is not infinite and, as a result, fans will find plenty to cherish in Strange Journey.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of infinite
Adjective
  • Upon agreement, their dialogue shifts to a series of sounds incomprehensible to humans.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
  • In a twist that’s almost incomprehensible today, the Chinese government even officially adopted the US State Department’s method for reporting air quality.
    — Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of incomprehensible
Adjective
  • Brands investing in high-value reports, roundtables and deep-dive resources that genuinely help buyers instead of churning out endless blog posts.
    — Cody Gillund, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The modern Republican Party stands for avoiding bloody and costly foreign entanglements while Democrats plead for endless funnels of cash for Ukraine.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • After his first game since Feb. 26, Porziņģis detailed his long journey back from a mysterious illness.
    — Jay King, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Everyone is a suspect, and there’s a lot of buildup to finding out what happened at a fateful St. Patrick’s Day party 15 years prior — especially when Chelsea (Ilana Glazer) makes a mysterious reference to an incident that made the entire school ostracize her.
    — Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of mysterious
Adjective
  • The disruptions in flow call to mind the format of Be My Guest With Ina Garten, in which Ina both preps for a guest as well as cooks with them, but Meghan’s uncanny flashbacks somehow further untether the show from the reality of her not-kitchen.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Reality Blues wades into the mysteries of our uncanny world, trying to catch a vibe.
    — Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of uncanny
Adjective
  • Followers criticized TikToker Easton Simpson for using his spot at the Kingdom of the Planet of The Apes premiere to prank the film’s actors by asking unintelligible questions.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The sometimes unintelligible lyrics roll out over spare acoustic guitar in what sounds like an unfinished demo.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of unintelligible
Adjective
  • But there are also more esoteric forums, such as r/rentnerzeigenaufdinge, the German-language subreddit that’s devoted to context-free photos of retirees pointing at random things.
    — Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Practiced in esoteric pursuits including Kabbala and Rosicrucianism, Court de Gébelin sought meaning in the cards’ strange symbolism.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of esoteric
Adjective
  • It’s apparently been rigged into an impenetrable torture device on wheels.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The black-and-white cinematography is effectively murky, painting everything from circus sideshows to public baths with impenetrable inky corners.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of impenetrable

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