unplausible

adjective

Definition of unplausiblenext
as in improbable

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Recent Examples of unplausible Others, though, found the entire concept totally unplausible and wished the show stayed true to its psychological thriller premise rather than introducing fantasy elements in its final moments. — Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplausible
  1. improbable
  2. implausible
  3. unbelievable
  4. unlikely
  5. incredible
  6. ridiculous
  7. impossible
  8. absurd
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, Richmond’s improbable comeback dazzled fans and turned its players into legends.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Like a certain hero of Greek myth and big-screen blockbuster, the Etna of Yoon's title is the veteran of a catastrophic war, scarred in body and mind, dogged in pursuit of an improbable homecoming.
    — Colin Dwyer, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of improbable
Adjective
  • Even if this implausible interpretation were correct, Comey’s message would not be a crime.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • The story is simple and implausible, about a man who sets out to drown his wife but falls ever more deeply in love with her instead.
    — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
Definition of implausible
Adjective
  • That could change today after what has been an unbelievable two months for Eala on the court.
    — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • New York is a criminal’s playground, and the loss of our youngest people killed by constant violence is truly unbelievable and unacceptable!
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of unbelievable
Adjective
  • Pulley’s latest balances macro stakes with delightful burgeoning romances and connections between unlikely allies thrown together against the unbelievable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Kavanaugh may seem an unlikely ally in the fight for greater equality.
    — Charles Grantham, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unlikely
Adjective
  • The navy and green color scheme is incredible and is otherwise completely absent from the visual history of this hockey team.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The genus Labisia has some mind-blowing, incredible colors and patterns.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredible
Adjective
  • That was, frankly, ridiculous, and our coverage said as much, arguing that this deep dive into one of Hollywood’s most notorious genre disasters deserved a much wider release.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 July 2026
  • Its predecessor, No Way Home, mixed up good and bad guys from three different iterations of the Spider-Man franchise for a ridiculous phantasmagoria of clanging action figures.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
Definition of ridiculous
Adjective
  • After crashing, the plane caught fire, making any rescue impossible, according to ​Peruvian broadcaster RPP.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Manufacturing meth on-island is pretty much impossible — there aren’t many places to hide a meth lab — so most meth that reaches Hawaii comes from the mainland, as is the case with most products consumed on the islands.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of impossible
Adjective
  • The show explores the darkly absurd side of modern-day male friendship.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Just absurd, and all happening in his first full season in the majors.
    — Matt Piper, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of absurd

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“Unplausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplausible. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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