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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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But even if the strait is reopened, supplies of energy to the rest of the world are unlikely to quickly return to pre-war levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She pointed out, however, that this is unlikely to be “an either/or situation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

But rather than extricate themselves by any means short of actually calling the police, they sink deeper and deeper into an all-consuming situation, their efforts to survive becoming increasingly extreme, never mind unlikely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But the formal judicial process is unlikely to be swift either.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Having gone through puberty, adults are very unlikely to see Holy Beings,” Darkness said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young