implausible candidates
[/ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl ˈkændɪdeɪts/]
noun phrasepl: implausible candidates
candidatos implausíveis
1. Candidates for a position, election, or selection process who seem unlikely, unconvincing, or lacking credibility based on their qualifications, background, or circumstances
The startup received applications from implausible candidates who had no relevant experience in technology.
A startup recebeu inscrições de candidatos implausíveis que não tinham experiência relevante em tecnologia.
2. Individuals whose nomination or consideration for a role appears questionable or difficult to justify
Political analysts dismissed the implausible candidates as having no realistic chance of winning the primary.
Analistas políticos descartaram os candidatos implausíveis como tendo nenhuma chance realista de vencer a primária.
This phrase is commonly used in political discourse, recruitment, and electoral analysis in both American and Brazilian contexts. In the USA, it frequently appears during election cycles when discussing primary candidates or political outsiders. In Brazil, it's used similarly in corporate recruitment and political commentary. The term reflects skepticism about someone's viability or credibility for a given position.
NYC Slang
long shots; bad bets; sketchy candidates
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