Implausible: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something seems not reasonable or hard to believe due to lack of credibility or logic.

• The idea of time travel in the 18th century would have been considered implausible.
• Her explanation for being late was so implausible that no one believed her.

Used to describe something so extraordinary or surprising that it can't easily be believed. Often has a positive or exaggerated connotation.

• The magician's performance was unbelievable; the audience was in awe.
• Her talents are unbelievable; she can play five instruments effortlessly.

Used when something fails to persuade or lacks compelling evidence.

• His alibi was unconvincing, and the jury didn't buy it.
• The special effects in the movie were so unconvincing that it ruined the experience.

Used when something is not practical or reasonable, often due to it being overly ambitious or out of touch with reality.

• Expecting to finish a ten-year project in one year is unrealistic.
• His dream of becoming a superhero is just unrealistic.

Used when something is not expected to happen or is not probable.

• It's unlikely that it will rain today, but I'll carry an umbrella just in case.
• Given her schedule, it's unlikely she can attend the meeting.

Used when something is difficult to believe because it seems unlikely or illogical.

• His explanation for the missing money was totally implausible

Used when something is unlikely to happen or be true, but not impossible.

• Winning the lottery is highly improbable

Used to describe something that is unlikely and stretched beyond the realm of possibility, often in a more exaggerated way.

• The movie's plot was so far-fetched that it was hard to take seriously

Used for something that is so unlikely or shocking that it’s beyond one's imagination, often having a strong negative connotation.

• The idea of him betraying his friends was unthinkable

Best used when something has a very small chance of happening.

• There is a remote possibility of rain tomorrow