unlikely

Speech parts

1. unlikely - Noun

2. unlikely - Adjective

3. unlikely - Adverb

5. unlikely - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.

Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.

Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.

In an unlikely manner.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

improbable unbelievable unconvincing small outside likely fantastic poor impossible weak remote tall uncertain slight extraordinary

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Antonyms

likely likewise similarly boy scout certain possible

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Phrases with the word

extremely unlikely highly unlikely very unlikely much more unlikely unlikely to happen very unlikely to happen

Examples

Nothing defines humans better than their willingness to do irrational things in the pursuit of phenomenally unlikely payoffs. This is the principle behind lotteries, dating, and religion. Scott Adams

Be realistic and truthful - and tell Hong Kong businessmen honestly that they should go for long-term investments since it is unlikely money can be made in the short haul. Zhu Rongji

Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so. Noam Chomsky

Likely lies in the mire, and unlikely goes by it. Scottish Proverb

Often have the likely failed and the unlikely prospered. Irish Proverb

It is so unlikely to obtain anything from this person that even a smidgen is a win. Persian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

unlikelihood that unlikelily unlikeliness unlikely consequence unlikely outcome unlikely possibility