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- Dictionaryimplausible/ɪmˈplɔːzɪbl/
adjective
- 1. (of an argument or statement) not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince: "this is a blatantly implausible claim"
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The meaning of IMPLAUSIBLE is not plausible : provoking disbelief. How to use implausible in a sentence.
difficult to believe, or unlikely: The whole plot of the film is ridiculously implausible. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not able to happen, exist, or be true. impossible You can't be at my party and at work at the same time – it's impossible! be out of the question Going on holiday under these circumstances is out of the question.
Synonyms for IMPLAUSIBLE: incredible, incredulous, unlikely, impossible, fantastical, unconvincing, inconceivable, unbelievable; Antonyms of IMPLAUSIBLE: plausible, conceivable, convincing, believable, credible, possible, imaginable, creditable
The adjective implausible breaks down into im, meaning “not,” and plausible, meaning "likely." So it simply means "not likely." Implausible ideas or stories usually get high marks for creativity, but they're just too crazy to be believable.
adjective. us / ɪmˈplɑː.zə.b ə l / uk / ɪmˈplɔː.zə.b ə l /. Add to word list. difficult to believe, or unlikely: The whole plot of the movie is ridiculously implausible. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. not able to happen, exist, or be true.
If you describe something as implausible, you believe that it is unlikely to be true. I had to admit it sounded like an implausible excuse. It seems implausible that the projects would have gone ahead without her backing.
Definition of implausible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A complete guide to the word "IMPLAUSIBLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
implausible - having a quality that provokes disbelief; "gave the teacher an implausible excuse"
An implausible statement, scenario, or explanation seems highly unlikely or improbable based on common sense, evidence, or established knowledge. It suggests a disconnect between what is being presented and what is considered reasonable or possible.
