unlikely

/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
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Difficulty LevelExpert

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Word FrequencyModerate

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Syllables4

Complex pronunciation

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  • Multiple syllables (4)

noun

1. Something or somebody considered unlikely.

adjective

1. Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.

"It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months."

2. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.

"unlikely means"

adverb

1. In an improbable manner.

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