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Implausible: meaning, definitions and examples

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implausible

 

[ ɪmˈplɔːzəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in storytelling

Not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince or persuade.

Synonyms

unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely, unrealistic

Examples of usage

  • The plot twist was so implausible that it took away from the overall enjoyment of the movie.
  • The character's sudden change of heart was implausible and felt forced.
Context #2 | Adjective

in general use

Unlikely to be true or to happen.

Synonyms

far-fetched, improbable, remote, unthinkable

Examples of usage

  • His excuse for being late was so implausible that no one believed him.
  • The chances of winning the lottery are extremely implausible.

Translations

Translations of the word "implausible" in other languages:

🇵🇹 implausível

🇮🇳 असंभव

🇩🇪 unwahrscheinlich

🇮🇩 tidak masuk akal

🇺🇦 неймовірний

🇵🇱 nieprawdopodobny

🇯🇵 あり得ない

🇫🇷 invraisemblable

🇪🇸 inverosímil

🇹🇷 olası değil

🇰🇷 믿기 어려운

🇸🇦 غير معقول

🇨🇿 nepravděpodobný

🇸🇰 nepravdepodobný

🇨🇳 难以置信

🇸🇮 neverjeten

🇮🇸 ótrúlegt

🇰🇿 сенімсіз

🇬🇪 დაუჯერებელი

🇦🇿 inanılmaz

🇲🇽 inverosímil

Etymology

The word 'implausible' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'implausibilis', meaning 'not worthy of applause'. Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of something not seeming reasonable or likely. The prefix 'im-' signifies 'not' or 'opposite', while 'plausible' is derived from the Latin 'plausibilis', meaning 'worthy of applause'.

See also: implausibility, plausibility.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,485, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.