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implausible

[ im-plaw-zuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility:

    an implausible alibi.

    Synonyms: unbelievable, improbable, unlikely



implausible

/ ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl /

adjective

  1. not plausible; provoking disbelief; unlikely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • imˌplausiˈbility, noun
  • imˈplausibly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • im·plausi·bili·ty im·plausi·ble·ness noun
  • im·plausi·bly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of implausible1

First recorded in 1595–1605; im- 2 + plausible
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Example Sentences

Theoretical studies such as this are crucial, Stojkovic says, noting that many physical concepts that once seemed implausible are now considered likely.

But because “Heretic” is a genre movie, there are overwrought visual metaphors, implausible twists and an unfortunate reliance on coincidence.

Even two years ago, it seemed implausible that either of those people would be here.

From Salon

Yes, and it’s not nearly as implausible as it seems in “Saturday Night.”

On Friday, Trump's lawyers sought to appeal the judgement in the first case, arguing before the court that the allegations were "implausible" and that the evidence was "inflammatory" and "inadmissible".

From BBC

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