implausibleim‧plau‧si‧ble /ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl $ -ˈplɒː-/ adjective 
Margaret found his excuse somewhat implausible. It’s not entirely implausible that a galaxy could be identical to our own.—implausibly adverb—implausibility /ɪmˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti $ -ˌplɒː-/ noun [uncountable]
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Jill says she can earn $50,000 from the job, but this is an implausible figure.
- Miss Harris' experience of healing, however implausible it seems, is common in religious meetings.
- The idea that a virus could wipe out an entire city so quickly seems a little implausible.
- All three of Kane's categories suffer from implausible assumptions which belong in the realms of racist folklore rather than scientific inquiry.
- But in fact it seems most implausible the ether should do this.
- But it indicates that the idea of allergies affecting the mind - and viceversa - is not implausible.
- But the tremendous earthquakes they showed were somewhat implausible.
- However, I would agree with Searle that this possibility has been rendered rather implausible, to say the least.
- Moreover in many cases it is implausible.
- Well, you and other men of science seem to assume two things which I find rather implausible.
- While unlikely, this is not in principle altogether implausible, and so the wrong answer would be reached.
Longman Language Activatorwhen something seems very unlikely to be true
difficult or impossible to believe: · The things he had heard about her were almost unbelievable.it is unbelievable how/that: · It's unbelievable how nasty people can be.· I find it unbelievable that Mr. Carey does not remember the meeting at all.
a story, explanation, or excuse that is unlikely cannot be believed because it is so unusual: · That sounds a pretty unlikely story to me!· Students invent all sorts of unlikely explanations as to why they can't do their homework.it is unlikely (that): · I think it's unlikely that the police had anything to do with it.highly unlikely: · It's highly unlikely that Burton will be the party's nominee.
a statement or event that is improbable is difficult to believe, even though it may in fact be true or may actually have happened: · The Rockets managed an improbable victory in last night's game.it is improbable that: · It's improbable that she would have been so successful without famous parents.highly improbable: · It's highly improbable that someone would win the lottery twice.
a statement or explanation that is implausible is difficult to believe because it is not like the way things usually happen: · Jill says she can earn $50,000 from the job, but this is an implausible figure.· The idea that a virus could wipe out an entire city so quickly seems a little implausible.
something that is incredible is so surprising or strange that it is difficult to believe, even though it is probably true: · This factory was capable of producing an incredible 100 cars per hour.it is incredible that: · It is incredible that the police still haven't caught him.
something that is inconceivable is so surprising or strange that it seems you cannot believe that it could possibly happen or be true: · The amount of time and money they have wasted on the project is inconceivable.it is inconceivable that: · It's inconceivable that university officials would fire someone as talented and loyal as Professor Schultz.
ideas, statements, and excuses that are unconvincing do not seem to be true or right and you cannot be persuaded to believe that they are: · Peter came to me with a rather unconvincing apology.· Their denial was unconvincing in view of the physical evidence linking them to the bombing.
an idea, story, or explanation that is far-fetched is difficult to believe because it sounds so surprising, unusual, or impossible: · The idea of travelling to other solar systems may sound far-fetched but scientists now see it as a real possibility.· His lawyers argue that the charges are based on a far-fetched conspiracy theory.
formal an idea, story, or explanation that is preposterous is impossible to believe because it sounds completely unreasonable: · It's a preposterous claim that the government is trying to poison its citizens.it is preposterous that: · It is preposterous that Bruce did not know that we were there.
an excuse or explanation that is lame is difficult to believe, because the person who says it has not tried hard enough to make it sound true: · She's always got some lame excuse for being late.· It sounded lame but I really had lost my ticket.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Margaret found his excuse somewhat implausible.
difficult to believe and therefore unlikely to be true OPP plausibleimplausible theory/idea/explanation etc Margaret found his excuse somewhat implausible. Margaret found his excuse somewhat implausible. It’s not entirely implausible that a galaxy could be identical to our own.—implausibly adverb—implausibility /ɪmˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti $ -ˌplɒː-/ noun [uncountable]