Definition

Not believable or unlikely to be true.

Example

The idea that aliens built the pyramids is considered unplausible by most scientists.

Conversation

Did you hear that story about the flying car?

Yeah, it sounds really unplausible to me.

I know, right? It's hard to believe something like that could happen.

Exactly! Sometimes people just come up with the wildest ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unplausible → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "plausible" (from Latin "plausibilis", meaning deserving applause or approval). The word "unplausible" means not deserving approval or not credible.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') and something that is 'worthy of approval' ('plausible') — that's why unplausible means something that is not credible.

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