beyond comprehension

idiom

: impossible to imagine
The war caused suffering beyond comprehension.

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The devastation is beyond comprehension and the heartbreak unimaginable. Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025 This titan of a crop is woven into countless household items, has generated wealth beyond comprehension, and also has a haunted history of exploitation and violence. Cierra Black, Essence, 9 July 2025 Each day with Leah gets better and better; that feeling grows beyond comprehension. Dave Quinn, People.com, 26 June 2025 And to think of people celebrating that ... is beyond comprehension to me. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for beyond comprehension

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“Beyond comprehension.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20comprehension. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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