Synonyms for unlikely
ʌnˈlaɪk liun·like·ly

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1. unlikely

   Synonyms:
   doubtful, dubious, improbable, unimaginable

   Antonyms:
   apparent, likely, presumable, probable, seeming

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1. improbable, unlikelyadjective

   not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

   "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"; "an improbable event"

   Synonyms:
   marvelous, tall(a), unbelievable, unconvincing, improbable, marvellous

   Antonyms:
   promising, probable, apt(p), liable(p), likely, plausible

2. unlikelyadjective

   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"

   Synonyms:
   unbelievable, unconvincing, improbable

   Antonyms:
   probable, liable(p), promising, apt(p), likely, plausible

3. improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikelyadjective

   having a probability too low to inspire belief

   Synonyms:
   unbelievable, improbable, marvellous, tall(a), incredible, flimsy, marvelous, unconvincing

   Antonyms:
   plausible, promising, apt(p), probable, likely, liable(p)

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1. unlikelyadjective

   Synonyms:
   improbable

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1. unlikelyadjective

   Synonyms:
   improbable, unpromising

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1. List of paraphrases for "unlikely":

   improbable, implausible, doubtful, likely, probable

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How to use unlikely in a sentence?

1. Todd Rosenbluth:

   We don't know what 2020 will bring, but it's unlikely we'll see another 26% gain again. So you might find other ways to off-set your gains in 2020.

2. Tamas Varga:

   Geopolitical tension created by Russia's involvement in Syria makes cooperation with OPEC highly unlikely, but talk of such collaboration is supporting prices short-term.

3. James Bullard:

   Inflation measures have declined substantially since the end of last year and are presently running some 40 to 50 basis points below the FOMC's 2% inflation target, the forces that are keeping inflation below target seem unlikely to be solely transitory...Lowering the target range for the federal funds rate at this time would provide insurance against further declines.

4. Adrian Hill:

   That would be disappointing, and at the moment it's unlikely, but it's certainly a possibility.

5. James Cunniffe:

   The pace of issuance is unlikely to continue, despite the busy pipeline, but the rates are clearly attractive.