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Implausible

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Context MattersPlay
Consider the situation or storyline when deciding if something is implausible. SlideThe time travel plot in the movie was implausible given the realistic setting.
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Degree of UnlikelinessPlay
'Implausible' doesn't mean impossible, but it suggests that something is very hard to believe. SlideHis explanation for the lost money was implausible but not impossible.
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Emotional TonePlay
Using 'implausible' can express skepticism or doubt about someone's statement or story. SlideHer excuse for being late was so implausible that I couldn't help laughing.