Antonyms for plausible

Grammar : Adj

Spell : plaw-zuh-buhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈplɔ zə bəl

Definition of plausible

Origin : 1540s, "acceptable, agreeable," from Latin plausibilis "deserving applause, acceptable," from plaus-, past participle stem of plaudere "to applaud" (see plaudit). Meaning "having the appearance of truth" is recorded from 1560s. Related: Plausibly.

adj reasonable, believable

Example sentences :

I recur to it here as a plausible suggestion only, in connection with my theme.
Extract from : « 'Tis Sixty Years Since » by Charles Francis Adams

The plausible and polite manner of the stranger was effectual with George.
Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder

But always she had been met with a plausible excuse or a direct refusal.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

He flung out a hand with the plausible design of grasping Kirkwood by the collar.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

This explanation is plausible; but I do not find it adequate.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

Accounts for his plausible behaviour, and specious promises and proposals.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

She stammered, and I realized that she had no plausible plan.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

The reasoning may be plausible, but it is no better than sophistry.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

This remark appeared so plausible that nothing further was said upon the subject.
Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson

One might; but he was only gaining time for a plausible answer.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Synonyms for plausible

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