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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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Following the High Court judgement on the ban, the Met had indicated that its officers would be unlikely to make arrests.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Her transformation has been as rapid as it was unlikely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

At this stage, a return to the very high temperatures we had a few days ago looks unlikely, but details could change.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"Prices are unlikely to return to February 2026 levels before the third quarter of 2026, if at all this year."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

As our paper chain gets more and more attention, the word also spreads about the Chokecherry kid who is racing toward an unlikely bar mitzvah on December 4.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman