Implausible

C1 16+

Synonyms of implausible

Antonyms of implausible

Collocations of implausible

story
Frequency: 70 %

The implausible story he told seemed too far-fetched to be true.

plot
Frequency: 60 %

The implausible plot twist in the movie left the audience in disbelief.

claim
Frequency: 50 %

Her implausible claim of seeing a UFO was met with doubt by her friends.

excuse
Frequency: 45 %

His implausible excuse for being late was met with skepticism.

scenario
Frequency: 40 %

The implausible scenario he presented for the project was quickly dismissed by the team.

Idiomatic Expressions for implausible

  • Phrase: hard to swallow
    Meaning: difficult to believe or accept as true
    Usage: His excuse for being late was so implausible that it was hard to swallow.