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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And at the partner level, there were ongoing debates about whether any of it was credible enough to rely on.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The trial court must still determine whether that explanation is credible or merely a pretext for discrimination.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

Yet the film loses its edge as it proceeds, turning into something more generic, less credible, and overly explicit in its statement of themes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The British Medical Association said the strike was "regrettable", but blamed the government for failing to put forward a credible offer.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

While we had heard some talk of German military defeats on the various fronts, we were not sure if they were credible.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

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