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Definition unlikely in British English

unlikely adjective

adjective
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
1

not likely to happen

Example

I think her coming back is a pretty unlikely prospect.

Example

He's unlikely ever to find a job again.

Example

It seems unlikely that she will make the same mistake again.

Example

It's highly unlikely we'll be invited.

Example

In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your holiday, we will offer a full refund.

Synonyms and related words
unlikely doubtful remote
1.1

not likely to be true

Example

an unlikely hypothesis

Synonyms and related words
apparently supposed alleged
2

not typical

Example

He's a very unlikely romantic hero.

Synonyms and related words
unusual special unique
2.1

used about two people or things that do not combine well together

Example

His parents seem a rather unlikely couple.

Synonyms and related words
a lethal combination balanced cohesive
Definition unlikely in British English