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单词 unlikely
释义

unlikely

adjective

un·​like·​ly ˌən-ˈlī-klē How to pronounce unlikely (audio)
1
: not likely : improbable
an unlikely outcome
2
: likely to fail : unpromising

Synonyms

  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • far-fetched
  • flimsy
  • improbable
  • questionable
  • unapt
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Example Sentences

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.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unlikely

adjective

un·​like·​ly ən-ˈlī-klē How to pronounce unlikely (audio)
unlikelier; unlikeliest
1
: not likely
an unlikely story
2
: not promising
This is an unlikely place for fishing.

unlikely

adjective

as in doubtful
not likely to be true or to occur in the unlikely event that the file is deleted or corrupted, you will want to have backup copies available

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • improbable
  • impossible
  • questionable
  • odd
  • bizarre
  • far-fetched
  • implausible
  • inconceivable
  • unthinkable
  • flimsy
  • incredible
  • fantastical
  • unapt
  • ridiculous
  • absurd
  • fantastic
  • unimaginable
  • unbelievable
  • foolish
  • outlandish
  • crazy
  • preposterous
  • nonsensical
  • insane
  • unreal
  • outside
  • slight
  • remote
  • wild

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • likely
  • probable
  • possible
  • plausible
  • conceivable
  • potential
  • credible
  • earthly
  • liable
  • believable
  • imaginable
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