Suspension Of Disbelief

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the quality of being implausible; something that is unlikely or improbable

  • The scientist pointed out the implausibility of the theory proposed by his colleague.
  • I can't believe the implausibility of that excuse he came up with.
  • The teacher called out the student for the implausibility of his story.
  • The chances of winning the lottery are so low, it's almost like the implausibility of finding a needle in a haystack.

adjective not seeming reasonable or probable; not believable

  • The idea of time travel is often seen as implausible by scientists.
  • It seems pretty implausible that he would suddenly become a professional athlete overnight.
  • That excuse is totally implausible, no one is going to believe it.
  • Her story was so implausible that it felt like she was just making it up as she went along.