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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Oxfordshire County Council said it did begin to reverse that trend in 2025, but admitted it was unlikely to reach this year's recruitment target of 20 new foster carers.

From BBC

ScotRail said "route proving" was under way on Monday morning but some services are unlikely to operate until Monday afternoon.

From BBC

Mark Wood, who was ruled out of this series after one match, has said he will try to make another return but that feels unlikely.

From BBC

But industry analysts have said the move is unlikely to have an immediate impact on how much people and businesses pay for energy.

From BBC

There is unlikely to be much uplift in Venezuelan oil exports until sanctions are eased.

From The Wall Street Journal

unlikely

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