Unlikely — synonyms, unlikely antonyms, definition

1. unlikely (a)

borderline clouded distorted equivocal exaggerated extravagant far-fetched forced improbable indefinite indistinct moot obscure overstated recondite sensational spectacular strained unapt unclear

2. unlikely (Adjective)

doubtful unbelievable unconvincing likely

unlikely (Adjective) — Not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred. ex. "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"

unlikely (Adjective) — Has little chance of being the case or coming about. ex. "an unlikely story" ex. "an unlikely candidate for reelection" ex. "a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism"

unlikely (Adjective) — Having a probability too low to inspire belief.

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