won't hold water

ADJECTIVE

implausible

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 wash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable convincing credible likely plausible possible realistic reasonable tenable

ADJECTIVE

unbelievable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonishing implausible impossible improbable inconceivable incredible outlandish preposterous too much unimaginable unthinkable

WEAK

beyond belief cockamamie cockeyed doubtful dubious far-fetched fishy flaky flimsy for the birds full of holes harebrained incogitable kooky lamebrained open to doubt past belief phony questionable reaching scatterbrained screwy staggering suspect thick thin unconvincing unsubstantial weak won't wash

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable conceivable credible imaginable likely plausible possible reasonable tenable

WEAK

real

ADJECTIVE

unconceivable

Synonyms

WEAK

doubtful dubious far-out farfetched fishy flimsy for the birds full of holes impossible improbable inconceivable incredible obscure problematic puzzling reachy shaky suspect thin too much unbelievable unconvincing unreasonable unsubstantial weak won't wash

Example Sentences

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He also says that shredded grass won't hold water as well.

From US News • Jun. 10, 2016

Wild pigs are virtual Houdinis, able to dig or climb over almost any barrier; pig experts are fond of saying that “if a fence won’t hold water, it won’t hold a wild pig.”

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2013

Tea is an obsession every bit as internecine as any in gastronomy, and for those bitten by the bug, the stale bag on a string won’t hold water.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2010

Press Secretary Jody Powell replied, "That allegation just won't hold water with anyone familiar with the budget process."

From Time Magazine Archive

"I don't know about that, Stumpy," interposed Mr. Bennington, with a smile of incredulity; "I'm afraid it won't hold water."

From The Coming Wave The Hidden Treasure of High Rock by Optic, Oliver

won't hold water

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