CEFR B2

implausible

adjective

Meaning

Not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.

Examples

His explanation for being late was implausible.
The plot of the movie became increasingly implausible.

Synonyms: unlikely, improbable, unconvincing, far-fetched

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implausible (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

Definition

Not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.

Examples

His explanation for being late was implausible.
The plot of the movie became increasingly implausible.
It's implausible to think that he could have finished the project in just one day.

How to Use implausible

implausible that (prepositional phrase): Used to introduce a clause that is not likely to be true. — "It is implausible that the company will declare bankruptcy this year."
implausible for (prepositional phrase): Describes a situation or person for whom something is not likely. — "It is implausible for a beginner to win the championship."

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