Definition of Unlikely
Unlikely
un·like·ly
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
improbably or doubtful, not likely to be done, occur, or be true;
e.g. Since she is half an hour late, it is unlikely that she will come at all.
(adjective)
not likely to have a favorable or successful end, not likely to be worthwhile;
e.g. He adopted an unlikely approach that ended up working.
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Phrases
fat chance
when pigs fly
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