adj

implausible

Implausible (adj) means Hard to believe; unlikely to be true. Example: “The alibi sounded implausible from the start.”

adj

Hard to believe; unlikely to be true.

"The alibi sounded implausible from the start."

"Critics found the film's plot twist wildly implausible."

How to use implausible

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot believable — a story or explanation that seems unlikely.

Easily confused with

implausibly

Common pairings

implausible excuse implausible plot

more implausible comparative, most implausible superlative

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The alibi sounded _____ from the start.

From im- ("not") + plausible.

Bible edible legible visible audible fungible feasible tangible possible flexible gullible sensible

What does “implausible” mean?

The word “implausible” means hard to believe; unlikely to be true. In plain terms, not believable — a story or explanation that seems unlikely.

How do you use “implausible” in a sentence?

Here is “implausible” used in a sentence: “The alibi sounded implausible from the start.”

What part of speech is “implausible”?

“Implausible” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of implausible?

"implausible" (adj) means hard to believe; unlikely to be true.