Implausible
(adjective)
- Not having an appearance of truth or credibility.
- Inconsistent with what is reasonable or possible.
- Unbelievable or unlikely.
Origin:
The word 'implausible' is derived from the latin word 'implausibilis' meaning 'not worthy of applause' or 'not credible'. the word was first used in english in the mid-17th century.
Examples:
- The implausible story about the alien invasion was met with skepticism from the audience.
- The police found the suspect's alibi to be implausible and continued to investigate the case.
- The theory about time travel was implausible and was dismissed by the scientific community.
- The movie's plot was filled with implausible twists and turns, leaving the audience feeling unsatisfied.
- The defense lawyer's argument was implausible and the jury did not believe his client was innocent.