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