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Unlikely

adjective
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable
not likely to happen or be true

Example Sentences

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

It is unlikely that he will arrive on time.

Synonyms

improbable, doubtful, remote, questionable, far-fetched
Entry 1
improbable, doubtful, remote, questionable
Entry 2
improbable, doubtful, far-fetched

Antonyms

likely, probable, certain, expected
Entry 1
likely, probable, certain, expected
Entry 2
likely, probable

Collocations

unlikely event, unlikely scenario, unlikely outcome, highly unlikely
Entry 1
unlikely event, unlikely scenario, unlikely outcome
Entry 2
unlikely event, unlikely outcome, highly unlikely

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