Synonyms for incomprehensible
ˌɪn kɒm prɪˈhɛn sə bəl, ɪnˌkɒm-in·com·pre·hen·si·ble

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1. incomprehensibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   fathomless, unfathomable

   Antonyms:
   comprehensible, understandable

2. incomprehensibleadjective

   impossible or very difficult to understand

   Synonyms:
   unfathomable, fathomless

   Antonyms:
   comprehensible, understandable

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1. incomprehensible

   That is mysterious in the true sense which is beyond human comprehension, as the decrees of God or the origin of life. That is mystic or mystical which has associated with it some hidden or recondite meaning, especially of a religious kind; as, the mystic Babylon of the Apocalypse. That is dark which we can not personally see through, especially if sadly perplexing; as, a dark providence. That is secret which is intentionally hidden. Compare DARK.

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   Synonyms:
   abstruse, cabalistic, dark, enigmatical, hidden, inexplicable, inscrutable, mysterious, mystic, mystical, obscure, occult, recondite, secret, transcendental, unfathomable, unfathomed, unknown

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1. incomprehensible

   Synonyms:
   mysterious, unfathomable, enigmatical

   Antonyms:
   comprehensible, cognizable, plain

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1. inexplicable, incomprehensibleadjective

   incapable of being explained or accounted for

   "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons"

   Synonyms:
   uncomprehensible, inexplicable

   Antonyms:
   fathomable, apprehensible, graspable, perceivable, comprehensible, approachable, accessible, understandable, intelligible, comprehendible

2. incomprehensible, uncomprehensibleadjective

   difficult to understand

   "the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible"- A. Einstein

   Synonyms:
   uncomprehensible, inexplicable

   Antonyms:
   graspable, understandable, accessible, comprehensible, comprehendible, fathomable, perceivable, apprehensible, intelligible, approachable

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1. incomprehensibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   inconceivable, unimaginable, not to be comprehended, past finding out, beyond the reach of human faculties

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1. incomprehensibleadjective

   Synonyms:
   inconceivable, abstruse, unfathomable

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1. List of paraphrases for "incomprehensible":

   unintelligible, inaudible, inconceivable, inexplicable, impenetrable, puzzling, unfathomable, unthinkable, unimaginable, incredible, perplexing

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How to use incomprehensible in a sentence?

1. San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi:

   It is incredibly sad and incomprehensible that this tragedy is being used as a platform for political gain.

2. Lloyd Austin:

   It just seemed incomprehensible to me that there were no ramifications for him aside from, I assume, just being embarrassed, can you imagine anyone not getting fired for that kind of mismanagement ? But somehow he survived.

3. Tom Kiefer:

   The enormous amount of belongings, such as extra clothing, socks, shoes and personal items such as rosaries, Bibles, belts, underwear, toothbrushes, soap, was in many ways incomprehensible (to me), and I am certain much of this was not meant to be discarded.

4. Albert Einstein:

   The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.

5. Le Maire:

   We made a compromise offer to Germany in December and I am convinced that a deal is within arm's reach between now and the end of March. With the European elections just a few months away, our citizens would find it incomprehensible if we gave up on this.