Cool MateMeaning of Unlikely
not likely to happen; not probable
In simple words: Not likely to happen or to be true.
Unlikely in a sentence
- It is unlikely that it will rain today given the clear skies.
- The chances of winning the lottery are quite unlikely.
- She took an unlikely turn in her career by becoming an artist.
- His explanation for the mishap was unlikely to be believed by anyone.
- They found an unlikely ally in their fight for justice.
How to use Unlikely
Use 'unlikely' to describe situations or outcomes that are not expected. It's more appropriate in neutral contexts; avoid in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'unlikely' as 'un-likely' — a situation without high chances.
Related words
Collocations with Unlikely
Synonyms for Unlikely
- implausible
Common mistakes with Unlikely
- Confused with 'unlikely' vs 'unlikelyhood'
- Incorrectly using it in an informal context where 'improbable' might fit better.
- Using 'unlikely' to describe a person's character instead of a situation.
Unlikely appears in
Unlikely in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير محتمل
ليس من المحتمل أن يحدث أو أن يكون صحيحًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্ভব নয়
যা ঘটার বা সত্যি হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা নেই।
- GermanDeutsch
Unwahrscheinlich
Nicht wahrscheinlich, dass es passiert oder wahr ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Improbable
Poco probable que suceda o que sea cierto.
- Persianفارسی
غیرمحتمل
احتمال وقوع یا درست بودن آن کم است.
- FrenchFrançais
Peu probable
Pas susceptible de se produire ou d'être vrai.
- Hindiहिन्दी
असंभव
ऐसा होने या सच होने की संभावना नहीं है।
- ItalianItaliano
Improbabile, Poco probabile
Non è probabile che accada o che sia vero.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Improvável
Não é provável que aconteça ou que seja verdade.
- RussianРусский
Маловероятно
Не похоже, что это произойдет или будет правдой.
- Urduاردو
ناممکن، بعید
ایسا نہیں ہے کہ ایسا ہو گا یا سچ ہو گا۔
- Chinese中文
不太可能
不太可能发生或不太真实。
More words like Unlikely
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Unlikely
What does Unlikely mean?
Not likely to happen or to be true.
What is the definition of Unlikely?
not likely to happen; not probable
How do you use Unlikely in a sentence?
It is unlikely that it will rain today given the clear skies.
Can you give another example of Unlikely?
The chances of winning the lottery are quite unlikely.
What are synonyms for Unlikely?
Common alternatives include implausible.
What is the opposite of Unlikely?
Opposite meanings include likely, probable, certain.
What words go with Unlikely?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Unlikely?
Confused with 'unlikely' vs 'unlikelyhood' Incorrectly using it in an informal context where 'improbable' might fit better. Using 'unlikely' to describe a person's character instead of a situation.
How do you pronounce Unlikely?
US: /["/ʌnˈlaɪkli/"]/, UK: /["/ʌnˈlaɪkli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unlikely?
Use 'unlikely' to describe situations or outcomes that are not expected. It's more appropriate in neutral contexts; avoid in very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Unlikely?
"Unlikely" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.