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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And all his rhetoric was deplorable: He, without any credible evidence, blames the flu vaccine for potentially triggering his SD.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The best thing that could be done for homebuyers and owners concerned about higher borrowing costs was providing stability by pursuing "credible policies that deliver sensibly... over time" he suggested.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The U.S. is “a country with a credible central bank, checks and balances, and the rule of law,” Madziyire told me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“We believe software businesses need to demonstrate core business stabilization, credible AI monetization growth, and quality margins,” Slowinski wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Those who found this last story less than credible nonetheless recognized the usefulness of keeping the strange girl outside the circle of respectability.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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