UNPLAUSIBLE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

unplausible

adjective

Definition of unplausible

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

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Adjective

This great, once improbable, step into the unknown has the potential to bring tests against Milan, Juventus and Bayer Leverkusen, and nights like never before at the Stadium of Light.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 July 2026
In the ninetieth minute, with Argentina hanging on, but retaining hope of an improbable victory, Messi was body-blocked by Aymeric Laporte, a Spain defender, and thrown to the floor.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of improbable

Adjective

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
Spain’s talisman was Lamine Yamal, its nineteen-year-old right winger, who plays the game with bleached tips, implausible speed, and nonchalance, but its superego was Rodri, the team’s central midfielder and captain.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of implausible

Adjective

The real reason is that his report is an unfocused jumble of personal testimony, with no evident attempt to corroborate the lurid and sometimes unbelievable accusations made by anonymous sources.

— Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
There are two unbelievable bargains hidden in the fine print of the Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest to take place August 2 at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Definition of unbelievable

Adjective

The memorandum from the group, which is a conservative nonprofit that advocates for free speech, also said the DAR was unlikely to be in danger of losing its tax-exempt status by not allowing transgender members.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Reluctantly drawn back into the sport, Randall becomes an unlikely mentor whose guidance helps shape a new generation of athletes while forcing him to confront his own unfinished journey.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026

Definition of unlikely

Adjective

For kids and teens, this can be an incredible way to experience the world up close and personal with the familiarity and comfort that comes from your hotel traveling with you.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The night sky has incredible depth, and there's nowhere better to learn how to appreciate that than when gazing at the Summer Triangle.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of incredible

Adjective

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert wrote a ridiculous letter in Comic Sans and posted it on the team website until James came back in 2014.

— Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 July 2026
My 15-year-old will want Daniel Caesar; my 11-year-old will want Lauren Spencer Smith; and my 8-year-old will want some ridiculous kid song.

— Marah Eakin, Vulture, 23 July 2026

Definition of ridiculous

Adjective

Atomix, with just fourteen seats along its chef’s counter, has never been easy to book, but, in the age of reservation scalpers and oligarch concierges, getting a table there has become functionally impossible.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
When Black voters faced threats of violence at the ballot box, the community showed up in numbers that were impossible to ignore.

— Kyle Lierman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of impossible

Adjective

That’s absurd for a company generating $14 billion in yearly free cash flow.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In some ways, watching this late-career Messi has become just as compelling an experience as watching the one who recorded a quite absurd 91 goals and 22 assists for Barcelona and Argentina in 2012.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of absurd

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