Unlikely

Pronunciation: /ənˈlaɪkliː/

Unlikely (adjective)

  1. Not expected to happen or be true.
  2. Not usual or surprising in a situation.

Examples

  • It is unlikely that it will rain today.
  • Winning the lottery is highly unlikely.

Common collocations: unlikely event, seem unlikely, unlikely scenario, unlikely outcome, unlikely hero

Synonyms of Unlikely

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Unlikely

  • When something is probable or expected.