Implausible — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)im-ˈplȯ-zə-bəl/ im·plau·si·ble

Meaning & Definition of Implausible

Implausible (adjective)

  1. not plausible, provoking disbelief

Implausible (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. too extraordinary or improbable to believe

    "the terrorist attacks generated a whole passel of implausible conspiracy theories that dishonor the memory of those who perished"

    similar: fantastic, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it
    related: debatable, disputable, dodgy (chiefly British), doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable, untenable
    opposite: believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable
    near: likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Implausible

The most common words with a similar meaning to Implausible:

fantastic, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable, unthinkable, full of it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Implausible

Words with the opposite meaning of Implausible:

believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable, plausible, supposable, thinkable

Related Words for Implausible

debatable, disputable, dodgy, doubtable, doubtful, dubious, dubitable, far-fetched, fishy, flimsy, questionable, shaky, suspect, suspicious, unlikely, unreasonable, hopeless, impossible, absurd, comical, farcical, laughable, ludicrous, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, risible, silly, indefensible, insupportable

Near Antonyms of Implausible

likely, possible, probable, reasonable, certain, incontestable, indisputable, indubitable, questionless, sure, undeniable, undoubted, unquestionable

Word Forms of Implausible

Derived words: implausibility (noun), implausibly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Implausible

First known use: circa 1677

Frequently Asked Questions about Implausible

What does "Implausible" mean?

"Implausible" means not plausible, provoking disbelief. As an adjective, it is defined as: not plausible, provoking disbelief.

What is another word for "Implausible"?

Other words for "Implausible" include fantastic, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable and unconvincing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Implausible" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Implausible"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Implausible". Common alternatives include fantastic, inconceivable, incredible, incredulous, unbelievable, uncompelling, unconceivable, unconvincing, unimaginable and unthinkable.

What is the opposite of "Implausible"?

Antonyms of "Implausible" include believable, cogitable, conceivable, convincing, credible, creditable, imaginable and plausible. Near antonyms include likely, possible, probable and reasonable.

How do you use "Implausible" in a sentence?

Examples of "Implausible" in a sentence: "the terrorist attacks generated a whole passel of implausible conspiracy theories that dishonor the memory of those who perished".

Is "Implausible" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Implausible" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Implausible"?

"Implausible" is pronounced /(ˌ)im-ˈplȯ-zə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as im·plau·si·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Implausible"?

First known use: circa 1677.