Plausible and Uncertain

Plausible

Plausible adjective - Worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable.
Usage example: it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species

Uncertain is an antonym for plausible.

Nearby Words: plausibly, plausibility

Uncertain

Uncertain adjective - Likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly.

Plausible is an antonym for uncertain.

Nearby Words: uncertainty, uncertainly

Both words in one sentence

  • This is after Loki has just insulted everyone else present, so whether it is true or just Odin giving some payback is uncertain, but it was certainly deemed plausible.
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