Definitions
- Describing a statement or claim that is difficult to believe or lacks credibility. - Referring to a person or source that is not trustworthy or reliable. - Talking about an event or situation that seems unlikely or improbable.
- Describing a scenario or explanation that seems unlikely or improbable. - Referring to a theory or idea that lacks evidence or logical reasoning. - Talking about a claim or statement that is difficult to believe or accept.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult to believe or accept.
- 2Both words can be used to question the credibility of a statement or claim.
- 3Both words suggest a lack of trustworthiness or reliability.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Uncredible is less common than implausible and may sound awkward or unfamiliar to some people.
- 2Meaning: Uncredible suggests a lack of credibility or believability, while implausible suggests a lack of likelihood or probability.
- 3Connotation: Uncredible has a negative connotation and implies dishonesty or deceit, while implausible is more neutral and simply suggests improbability.
Remember this!
While both uncredible and implausible describe something that is difficult to believe or accept, they differ in their usage, meaning, connotation, origin, and synonyms. Uncredible suggests a lack of credibility or believability and has a negative connotation, while implausible suggests a lack of likelihood or probability and is more neutral. Uncredible is less common than implausible and has Latin roots related to belief, while implausible has Latin roots related to applause and can be synonymous with 'unlikely' or 'far-fetched.'
