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Meaning of implausibly
The primary meaning of the word "implausibly" is in a way that is not believable or convincing.
Etymology of implausibly
The word "implausibly" has its roots in the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "plausibilis" (meaning "deserving applause" or "credible"), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb.
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe something that is not believable or convincing.
Synonyms
unlikely
improbably
incredulously
unconvincingly
dubiously
suspiciously
questionably
unbelievably
implausibly
unreasonably
irrationally
illogically
inconceivably
incongruously
paradoxically
unbelievably
fancifully
fantastically
extraordinarily
remarkably
strangely
oddly
curiously
mysteriously
enigmatically
puzzlingly
bewilderingly
perplexingly
inexplicably
Definitions
- The word "implausibly" is defined by Oxford Languages as in a way that is not believable or convincing, or in a manner that is unlikely to be true.
- It can also describe something that is done or said in a way that is not credible or trustworthy.
Usage Examples
- The witness's alibi sounded implausibly convenient, and the detective was determined to investigate further.
- The company's claim that they could deliver the project on time seemed implausibly optimistic, given their track record.