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Implausible

Not plausible; not wearing the appearance of truth or credibility, and not likely to be believed.

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cockamamie 84% connected

Absurd or nonsensical

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cockamamie 84% connected

Absurd or nonsensical

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Farfetched 84% connected

Brought from far, or from a remote place.

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Farfetched 84% connected

Brought from far, or from a remote place.

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Improbable 84% connected

Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event.

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Improbable 84% connected

Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event.

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Unlikely 84% connected

Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.

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Unlikely 84% connected

Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Implausibility 74% connected

Want of plausibility; the quality of being implausible.

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Implausibility 74% connected

Want of plausibility; the quality of being implausible.

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See also 2

Incredible 66% connected

Not credible; surpassing belief; too extraordinary and improbable to admit of belief; unlikely; marvelous; fabulous.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Incredible 66% connected

Not credible; surpassing belief; too extraordinary and improbable to admit of belief; unlikely; marvelous; fabulous.

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Plausible 94% connected

Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

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Plausible 94% connected

Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready.

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