とてつもない

expression, i-adjective

absurd; preposterous; unbelievable

Used to describe something that is so extreme or unreasonable that it defies common sense. Often carries a negative or critical tone.

• 彼かれの言いい訳わけはとてつもなく馬ば鹿かげている。

  His excuse is absurdly ridiculous.

• そんなとてつもない要よう求きゅうは受うけ入いれられない。

  I can't accept such an unreasonable demand.

expression, i-adjective

enormous; tremendous; extraordinary

Emphasizes an extremely large scale, degree, or impact, often in a positive or awe-inspiring sense. Can describe size, effort, talent, etc.

• 彼かの女じょはとてつもない才さい能のうの持もち主ぬしだ。

  She has extraordinary talent.

• このプロジェクトにはとてつもない費ひ用ようがかかる。

  This project requires an enormous amount of money.