unlikely

[uhn-lahyk-lee] / ʌnˈlaɪk li /

ADJECTIVE

not probable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absurd implausible improbable inconceivable incredible rare remote strange unbelievable

WEAK

contrary doubtful dubious faint not likely out of the ordinary outside chance questionable slight unconvincing unheard-of unimaginable untoward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable common credible likely plausible possible probable reasonable regular tenable usual

WEAK

imaginable probably

Example Sentences

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This year’s wave of ads, while notable for its furtherance of AI hype, is unlikely to bring the same kind of fallout.

From Barron's

But “it’s also not gone away, and is unlikely to.”

From Barron's

If pro football and the fashion industry would seem to be unlikely bedfellows, nobody told the league and its players.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sarwar felt that if he did nothing his prospects were unlikely to improve.

From BBC

And in order for it to work, his father would have to have his satellite phone on, which was unlikely at this point in the storm.

From Literature