adj
implausible
Implausible (adj) means Hard to believe; unlikely to be true. Example: “The alibi sounded implausible from the start.”
adj
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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 notesIn plain EnglishNot believable — a story or explanation that seems unlikely.
Easily confused with
implausibly
Common pairings
implausible excuse
implausible plot
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more implausible
- Superlative
- most implausible
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Etymology
From im- ("not") + plausible.
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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.
