unbelievably
English
Etymology
unbelievable + -ly
Adverb
unbelievably (comparative more unbelievably, superlative most unbelievably)
- (manner) In a manner that one does not or cannot believe.
- He gestured unbelievably. Everyone knew he was faking his illness.
- 2018, James Lambert, “Setting the Record Straight: An In-depth Examination of Hobson-Jobson”, in International Journal of Lexicography, volume 31, number 4, , page 488:
- Almost unbelievably, some authors have formed the erroneous conception that ‘Hobson-Jobson’ is actually the double-barrelled surname of the dictionary’s editor.
- (degree) To an extent not to be believed.
- His face turned unbelievably blue. We realized he was actually choking.
- (evaluative) Contrary to expectations, amazingly.
- Unbelievably, Rudy saved the man's life but got sued for breaking two of his ribs.
Translations
in a manner one does not believe
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to an extent not to be believed
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contrary to expectations
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