unlikely

/ʌnlˈa‍ɪkli/

/ənˈɫaɪkɫi/

unlikely

not probable to happen or be true

antonyms : likely

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

synonyms : improbable

antonyms : probable

having a probability too low to inspire belief

synonyms : improbable

Examples

1. It’s unlikely that these arguments will cut much ice with Democrats.

2. We all knew that life was unlikely to be a bed of roses back in England.

3. Searching for the lost item without any leads is like going on a wild goose chase - it's unlikely that we'll find it.

4. Trying to convince the stubborn client to change their mind is like whistling in the wind - it's unlikely to have any effect.