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Unlikely
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unlikely
adv.
improbably, doubtfully, implausibly
adj.
improbable, not likely to occur; not likely to succeed, not promising
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unlikely
Adjective
1. not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"; "an improbable event"
(synonym) improbable
(similar) supposed(a)
2. has little chance of being the case or coming about; "an unlikely story"; "an unlikely candidate for reelection"; "a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism"
(antonym) likely
(similar) farfetched, implausible
(attribute) likelihood, likeliness, odds
3. having a probability to low to inspire belief
(synonym) improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing
(similar) implausible
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unlikely
přísl.
nepravděpodobný; nevěrohodný
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unlikely
Przym.
mało prawdopodobny; nieprawdopodobny; mało prawdopodobny
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | Download this dictionary |
Unlikely
(adv.)
In an unlikely manner.
In an unlikely manner.
(a.)
Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
(a.)
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
(a.)
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. About
