Unlikely
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unlikely is an adjective meaning Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
Meaning
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
More Meanings
- Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
- In an improbable manner.
- Something or somebody considered unlikely.
Example Sentences
unlikely means
It is pretty unlikely that you'll win, but I will pray that at least you do well.
In the highly unlikely event of landing in water, lifejackets are stored under the seat.
The molecular ion candidates are divided by the testing phase into three categories: rejects, unlikelies, and probables. Differences between each candidate and the prominent peaks in the spectrum are computed.
Word Forms
- unlikelier
- unlikeliest
- unlikelies
Synonyms for unlikely
Depending on context, synonyms include implausible, last, improbable, remote, outside, unbelievable.
Antonyms for unlikely
Common opposites include plausible, probable, likely.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include implausible, improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, remote, farfetched.
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