IMPLAUSIBLE


Meaning of IMPLAUSIBLE in English

adjective

not plausible or readily believable

an implausible explanation

Synonyms: flimsy, improbable, inconceivable, incredible, thick, thin, unbelievable, unconceivable, unconvincing, unsubstantial, weak; compare tenuous 3

Related Word: doubtful, dubious, fishy; problematic, puzzling, suspect

Idioms: a bit thick

Contrasted words: meaty, pithy; solid, sound, substantial; believable, conceivable, credible; likely, probable

Antonyms: plausible

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