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Meaning of improbably
The primary meaning of the word "improbably" is to describe something that is unlikely to happen or be true.
Etymology of improbably
The word "improbably" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not") and "probabilis" (meaning "capable of being proven"), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
Historically, the word has been used to describe events or situations that are unlikely or unexpected, with its usage dating back to the 15th century
Synonyms
unlikely
improbably
unreasonably
irrationally
inexplicably
unexpectedly
surprisingly
astonishingly
amazingly
bewilderingly
perplexingly
puzzlingly
enigmatically
mysteriously
inexplicably
unaccountably
unconsciously
unwittingly
unintentionally
coincidentally
fortuitously
luckily
chance
haphazardly
randomly
arbitrarily
capriciously
whimsically
fancifully
foolishly
absurdly
preposterously
ridiculously
laughably
incomprehensibly
unimaginably
Definitions
- Used to describe something that is unlikely to happen or be true
- * Used to describe a situation or event that is unexpected or surprising
Usage Examples
- The team's victory was improbably achieved despite being the underdogs
- * It is improbably cold outside considering it is the middle of summer
- * The story of their success is improbably inspiring and motivational
Antonyms
likely
probably
undoubtedly
certainly
clearly
obviously
predictably
reasonably
rationally
explainably
accountably
consciously
intentionally
deliberately
purposefully
expectedly
typically
normally
usually
customarily
conventionally
sensibly
logically