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Definitions

implausible

[im-plaw-zuh-buhl] / ɪmˈplɔ zə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
not likely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dubious farfetched flimsy impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unbelievable unconvincing unreasonable
WEAK
doubtful far-out fishy for the birds full of holes obscure problematic puzzling reachy suspect thin too much unsubstantial weak won't hold water won't wash
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believable convincing credible likely plausible possible realistic reasonable tenable

Example Sentences

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The team believes this notion of “satiated consumption” is implausible.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The company claimed it depicted a deliberately implausible, parodic scenario that bore no resemblance to real airport security procedures.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

But those implausible sci-fi scenarios, believe it or not, are nowhere near the worst-case possibilities.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Mr. Stephens comments in a way that exalts the passage’s author: “Given this statement, it seems implausible that . . . Marcus bowed to trumpery.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

An ombudsman would scan the news stories, research whatever statistics are mentioned, try to see that they are at least internally consistent, and probe most carefully into a priori implausible claims.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.