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unlikeliest

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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The Estadio da Luz then erupted deep in injury time as Trubin turned the unlikeliest of heroes as he nodded in from a free-kick to send Benfica through.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

And as far as Super Bowl matchups go, this will go down as one of the unlikeliest in the modern history of the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Tomlin was the same age when he followed Cowher in 2007 and might have been the unlikeliest hire of the bunch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

In the most unlikeliest of fights, the British two-time heavyweight world champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in an eight-round heavyweight bout.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

It meant believing God against the unlikeliest circumstances, against nature itself, hoping in the midst of hopelessness.

From Quiet Talks on Following the Christ by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)