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unlikely
'unlikely' - used as an adjective
Synonyms for 'unlikely'
1. not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
legislation on the question is highly unlikely
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
3. having a probability too low to inspire belief

derived forms
1. Unlikely / Comparitive
unlikelier
2. Unlikely / Superlative
unlikeliest
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  • likely
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