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Meaning of unlikely
The primary meaning of "unlikely" is something that has a low probability of happening or being true.
Etymology of unlikely
The word "unlikely" originated in the 15th century from the Old English words "un" (meaning "not") and "līclīc" (meaning "likely" or "probable")
It has been used in the English language since the Middle English period to describe something that has a low probability of occurring
Synonyms
improbable
unlikely
implausible
inconceivable
unbelievable
fanciful
far-fetched
preposterous
absurd
ridiculous
ludicrous
implausible
fantastical
incongruous
contradictory
paradoxical
enigmatic
inexplicable
mystifying
baffling
perplexing
puzzling
unsuitable
inapt
inappropriate
inapplicable
unapt
unfitting
unseemly
inadvisable
imprudent
ill-advised
unwise
injudicious
ill-considered
rash
impulsive
impetuous
hasty
precipitate
premature
Definitions
- Having a low probability of happening or being true
- * Not likely to happen or be the case
- * Not having a strong probability of success or effectiveness
Usage Examples
- It is unlikely that the company will meet its sales targets this quarter
- * The weather forecast says it is unlikely to rain tomorrow
- * It is unlikely that the new policy will be implemented without significant opposition