improbable

Speech parts

1. improbable - Adjective

2. improbable - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

unlikely unbelievable rare remote tall questionable incredible doubtful dubious slender slim marvelous inconceivable unconvincing marvellous
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Antonyms

probable boy scout possible due certain likely
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Related terms

probably probability

Phrases with the word

highly improbable improbable method improbable idea extremely improbable more improbable very improbable

Examples

a tall story Source: Internet

legislation on the question is highly unlikely Source: Internet

an improbable event Source: Internet

After operating as such a polarizing player for so much of his career because of his ball dominance and improbable shots, he stayed true to form in the end — and was celebrated for it. Source: Internet

Alex Smith's wife and children celebrate one improbable comeback. Source: Internet

Based on sheer numbers alone, Pizarro's military victory was one of the most improbable in recorded history. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

impro improbability improbability that improbable idea improbable method improbableness