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implausible
[ im-plaw-zuh-buhl ]
adjective
- not plausible; not having the appearance of truth or credibility:
an implausible alibi.
Synonyms: unbelievable, improbable, unlikely
implausible
/ ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl /
adjective
- not plausible; provoking disbelief; unlikely
Derived Forms
- imˌplausiˈbility, noun
- imˈplausibly, adverb
Other Words From
- im·plausi·bili·ty im·plausi·ble·ness noun
- im·plausi·bly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of implausible1
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.
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".
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