unlikely (Meaning)
unlikely (a)
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
has little chance of being the case or coming about
unlikely (s)
having a probability too low to inspire belief
unlikely (a.)
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.
unlikely (adv.)
In an unlikely manner.
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unlikely Sentence Examples
- It seems unlikely that the project will be completed on time.
- Given the current economic climate, it is unlikely that the company will hire additional staff.
- The weather forecast predicts rain, so it is unlikely that the outdoor concert will take place.
- It is unlikely that my parents will allow me to go to the concert.
- Despite his talent, it is unlikely that the young player will make it to the professional level.
- It is highly unlikely that the lost dog will find its way back home on its own.
- The probability of winning the lottery is extremely unlikely.
- It is unlikely that the two rival companies will merge anytime soon.
- Given the current state of affairs, it is unlikely that peace will be achieved in the region.
- It is unlikely that the latest scientific discovery will have a significant impact on our daily lives.
FAQs About the word unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred, has little chance of being the case or coming about, having a probability too low to inspire beliefNot li
questionable, dubious,doubtful, improbable,impossible, ridiculous, flimsy, fantastical, fantastic, unthinkable
probable, probable, possible, possible, likely,likely, conceivable, plausible,plausible, potential
It seems unlikely that the project will be completed on time.
Given the current economic climate, it is unlikely that the company will hire additional staff.
The weather forecast predicts rain, so it is unlikely that the outdoor concert will take place.
It is unlikely that my parents will allow me to go to the concert.
