implausible
adjective
im·plau·si·ble
(ˌ)im-ˈplȯ-zə-bəl 
: not plausible : provoking disbelief
an implausible excuse
Examples of implausible in a Sentence
She's been making implausible claims.
He gave an implausible excuse for showing up late for work.
The novel has an implausible ending.
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That implausible hold-harmless provision does not extend to firefighters and emergency medical services, except for one amendment, or to any other important services that cities and counties provide.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
After the Bay of Pigs, the CIA tried to hatch more plots to overthrow Castro that included poisoning his cigar, among other implausible ideas.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
And whenever the plot seems too implausible, the superb performances of Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning keep things anchored to emotional reality.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025
What To Know Holland told The Sunday Times that the discussion of suspects will begin with the most implausible, including Queen Victoria’s grandson, Prince Albert Victor, and her physician, Sir William Gull.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
After the Bay of Pigs, the CIA tried to hatch more plots to overthrow Castro that included poisoning his cigar, among other implausible ideas.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
And whenever the plot seems too implausible, the superb performances of Sarah Snook and Dakota Fanning keep things anchored to emotional reality.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025
What To Know Holland told The Sunday Times that the discussion of suspects will begin with the most implausible, including Queen Victoria’s grandson, Prince Albert Victor, and her physician, Sir William Gull.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Implausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implausible. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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