CEFR A2

unlikely

adjective

Meaning

Not likely to happen, be true, or be the case.

Examples

Winning the lottery is highly unlikely.
She said she would call, but it's unlikely she'll remember.

Synonyms: doubtful, improbable, remote, unfeasible

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unlikely (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Definition

Not likely to happen, be true, or be the case.

Examples

Winning the lottery is highly unlikely.
She said she would call, but it's unlikely she'll remember.
Given the evidence, it's unlikely that he committed the crime.

How to Use unlikely

unlikely to (prepositional phrase): Not expected to do something or happen. — "The project is unlikely to be completed on time."
it is unlikely that (collocation): Expressing doubt about a future event or a present situation. — "It is unlikely that they will agree to our terms."

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