credible

[kred-uh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

believable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceivable conclusive creditable dependable good-faith honest plausible rational reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying sincere solid trustworthy valid

WEAK

aboveboard colorable determinative honest-to-God honest-to-goodness imaginable likely possible probable probably seeming sound straight supposable tenable thinkable trusty up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deceptive dishonest implausible irresponsible unacceptable unbelievable undependable unreasonable unreliable unsound untrustworthy

WEAK

impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unimaginable unlikely untenable

Example Sentences

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It accused the commission of lacking "any credible verification mechanism for its claims".

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Instead, he was executed for being an Israeli spy—a charge he denied and his lawyer said lacked any credible evidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

“The big question is whether these task forces are set up to deliver credible outcomes that improve monetary policy, or are they excuses to implement an agenda of reduced transparency,” Coronado said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

“Many teachers and other professionals in schools feel that in order to get kids to behave, you have to have a credible threat,” London said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Arresting someone for coming forward with credible evidence that challenged the reliability of a capital murder conviction?

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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