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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Suitable for the business traveler, it seems an unlikely choice for the emergency housing of migrants.

From The Wall Street Journal

The data are unlikely to change the European Central Bank’s assessment that it is “in a good place” and expectations that interest rates will stay on hold in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Greene’s shift is unlikely to be a true change of heart.

From Salon

McCullum is due to lead England to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month, and a decision on his future is unlikely to be taken until after that tournament.

From BBC

A year ago, an unlikely visitor returned: Hill herself.

From Los Angeles Times

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