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implausible alternative
[/ɪmˈplɔːzəbl ɔːlˈtɜrnətɪv/]
noun phrase
pl: implausible alternatives
alternativa implausível
1.
An option or choice that is difficult to believe or seems unlikely to be true or viable
The witness's explanation was an implausible alternative to the evidence presented in court.
A explicação da testemunha era uma alternativa implausível para as provas apresentadas em tribunal.
2.
A proposed solution or possibility that lacks credibility or seems improbable
The company rejected the implausible alternative of reducing costs without affecting quality.
A empresa rejeitou a alternativa implausível de reduzir custos sem afetar a qualidade.
Synonyms
unlikely option
unconvincing alternative
farfetched possibility
dubious choice
questionable option
Antonyms
plausible alternative
credible option
viable alternative
convincing choice
reasonable option
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
alternativa implausível
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
alternativa improvável
Common variant emphasizing improbability
Portugal
alternativa implausível
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
far cry from the truth
doesn't hold water
stretch of the imagination
not buy into something
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