Definitions

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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“It is why this is unlikely to impact capital markets or commercial banking access.”

From MarketWatch

Judging from the rest of the interview, we’re unlikely to get it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet as long as inflation persists at elevated levels, the mood of consumers is unlikely to improve much.

From MarketWatch

The central bank continued to cut interest rates this year, lowering them full percentage point through October, but it has signaled further easing is unlikely.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hong Kong and China stock markets are unlikely to see a significant liquidity boost from global funds in 2026 unless China makes another DeepSeek-like tech breakthrough, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

unlikely

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