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implausible narrative

[ɪmˈplɔːzəbəl ˈnærətɪv]
noun phrasepl: implausible narratives
narrativa implausível
1. A story or account that is not convincing or believable because it lacks credibility, logical consistency, or realistic elements
The witness's implausible narrative about seeing a UFO was dismissed by the jury.
A narrativa implausível da testemunha sobre ver um OVNI foi rejeitada pelo júri.
2. A plot or storyline in fiction that strains credulity and seems unlikely or contrived
Critics found the movie's implausible narrative hard to follow and unconvincing.
Os críticos acharam a narrativa implausível do filme difícil de acompanhar e pouco convincente.
NYC Slang
that story don't hold water / sounds like cap
Synonyms
unbelievable narrativeunconvincing storyfar-fetched accountquestionable plotdubious narrativecontrived story
Antonyms
plausible narrativebelievable storycredible accountconvincing plotrealistic narrative

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
narrativa implausível
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
narrativa implausível / história pouco credível
Both terms commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
narrativa implausível / história meio duvidosa
More colloquial use of 'duvidosa' in casual speech
Portugal
narrativa implausível / relato inverosímil
More formal; 'inverosímil' is a common alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hard sell
stretch the truth
doesn't add up
doesn't pass the smell test
far-fetched tale
tall tale
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