unlikely
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Not likely to happen or be true.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
improbable
Antonyms
likely
probable
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "It's _____ to rain this weekend."
Answer: unlikely
In your own words, what does "unlikely" mean?
Not likely to happen or be true.
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