🤔Unlikely

adjective
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable
not likely to happen or be true

Example Sentences

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

It is unlikely that he will arrive on time.

Synonyms

improbable, doubtful, remote, questionable, far-fetched
Entry 1
improbable, doubtful, remote, questionable
Entry 2
improbable, doubtful, far-fetched

Antonyms

likely, probable, certain, expected
Entry 1
likely, probable, certain, expected
Entry 2
likely, probable

Collocations

unlikely event, unlikely scenario, unlikely outcome, highly unlikely
Entry 1
unlikely event, unlikely scenario, unlikely outcome
Entry 2
unlikely event, unlikely outcome, highly unlikely

More Example Sentences

The package is unlikely to arrive today.

They are unlikely to reply before Monday.

We are unlikely to find a taxi at midnight.

She is unlikely to accept such a low offer.

It’s unlikely to rain unless the wind changes.

They are unlikely to change the policy quickly.

They’re unlikely to respond unless you follow up.

We’re unlikely to finish today unless we get help.

She’s unlikely to agree unless you explain clearly.

He’s unlikely to come unless he finishes work early.

Related Vocabularies

unable to pay debts owed
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
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Smooth and continuous, with no apparent gaps or spaces between one part and the next.
a color between red and white
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

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