improbable

[im-prob-uh-buhl] / ɪmˈprɒb ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

not likely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fanciful implausible rare unbelievable unlikely

WEAK

doubtful dubious far-fetched flimsy hundred-to-one iffy inconceivable not expected outside chance questionable slim slim and none uncertain unconvincing unheard of unimaginable unsubstantial weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

believable likely ordinary plausible probably real

WEAK

ostensible possible probable tenable

Example Sentences

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It was work, and intention and hope that the seemingly impossible was really just improbable but achievable.

From Los Angeles Times

It seems improbable now, but one never knows.

From MarketWatch

In 1986 came the equally improbable “Stand by Me,” a coming-of-age film that was his biggest yet at the box office.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the most improbable thing about the Playground is how it came to be.

From The Wall Street Journal

Weeks later, Moore then led unranked Michigan to an improbable upset of the No. 2 Buckeyes, 13-10, in Columbus.

From The Wall Street Journal