credible

[kred-uh-buhl] / ˈkrɛd ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

believable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conceivable conclusive creditable dependable good-faith honest plausible rational reasonable reliable satisfactory satisfying sincere solid trustworthy valid

WEAK

aboveboard colorable determinative honest-to-God honest-to-goodness imaginable likely possible probable probably seeming sound straight supposable tenable thinkable trusty up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deceptive dishonest implausible irresponsible unacceptable unbelievable undependable unreasonable unreliable unsound untrustworthy

WEAK

impossible improbable inconceivable incredible unimaginable unlikely untenable

Example Sentences

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The mere existence of a credible nuclear force prevents adversaries from contemplating attacks they would otherwise consider.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rather than generating identical posts or obvious spam, AI agents can generate varied, credible content at a large scale.

From Salon

Sticking with the status quo, and relying on America's unmatched military might, remained "the most credible and feasible option" in the short term, they argued.

From Barron's

If organizations have visible, credible support structures in place, people are more likely to come forward.

From The Wall Street Journal

International election observers said the polls had been a success, with the European Union saying Saturday they had been "credible".

From Barron's

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