IMPLAUSIBLE


Meaning of IMPLAUSIBLE in English

adj. Function: adjective

not plausible or readily believable FF1C; an implausible explanation FF1E;

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

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

Idioms: a bit thick

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

Antonyms: plausible

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.