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Improbable

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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Implausible 84% connected

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

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Implausible 84% connected

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

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Incredible 84% connected

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

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Incredible 84% connected

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

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Supposed 84% connected

of Suppose

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Supposed 84% connected

of Suppose

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Improbability 74% connected

The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood; also, that which is improbable; an improbable event or result.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Improbability 74% connected

The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood; also, that which is improbable; an improbable event or result.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Marvelous 92% connected

Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Tall 92% connected

High in stature; having a considerable, or an unusual, extension upward; long and comparatively slender; having the diameter or lateral extent small…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Unlikely 92% connected

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

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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