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

Other Word Forms

• implausibility noun
• implausibleness noun
• implausibly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of implausible¹

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

Example Sentences

In Thursday's judgement, Mr Justice Baker said Shah was "not a trustworthy individual" and his testimony had contained "implausible claims and obvious lies".

From BBC

He exudes charm with every gaze, and there isn’t one single line of dialogue that feels out of place or implausible.

From Salon

Once again, the case illustrates how difficult it is to distinguish between plausible and implausible claims.

From BBC

But it is implausible Collyer could be selected ahead of Casemiro for instance on a regular basis and in any case, the former Brighton academy player is set for a loan move this summer.

From BBC

That it is at once implausible, overcomplicated and predictable does not, after all, set it apart from most caper films.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dubious 
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• flimsy 
• impossible 
• improbable 
• inconceivable 
• incredible 
• unbelievable 
• unconvincing 
• unreasonable