Unlikely - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ʌnˈlaɪklɪ|  American pronunciation of the word unlikely
Brit.  |ʌnˈlaɪklɪ|  British pronunciation of the word unlikely

adjective

- having a probability too low to inspire belief (syn: improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing)

Extra examples

He was an unlikely candidate for the position.

A big city seems like an unlikely place to find wildlife.

I received support from an unlikely ally.

Recovery is unlikely.

They are unlikely to accept our invitation.

It's unlikely that she will attend.

Donna might be able to come tomorrow, but it's very unlikely.

The weather is unlikely to improve over the next few days.

It's unlikely that the thieves will be caught.

In the unlikely event of a fire, passengers should move to the top deck.

The quiet village of Brockhampton was an unlikely setting for such a crime.

The Prime Minister is unlikely to endorse this view.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: unlikelier
superlative: unlikeliest
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