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Meaning of implausible in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪmˈplɔzəb(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    implausible

    Definitions

    1. highly imaginative but unlikely

    Examples

    • « a farfetched excuse »
    • « an implausible explanation »

    Synonyms

    • unlikely
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    implausible

    Definitions

    1. having a quality that provokes disbelief

    Examples

    • « gave the teacher an implausible excuse »

    Synonyms

    • improbable
    • unbelievable
    • unconvincing
    • unlikely

    Antonyms

    • plausible

See also

  • incredible

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