improbable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- improbability noun
- improbableness noun
- improbably adverb
- superimprobable adjective
- superimprobableness noun
- superimprobably adverb
Etymology
Origin of improbable
From the Latin word improbābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See im- 2, probable
Example Sentences
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Down by 18 points in the second quarter, the ailing Mavericks had nearly pulled off an improbable comeback.
From Barron's
The chain is improbable but unmistakable: Harrison’s protest, the flotation of Northern Songs, Grade’s takeover, Jackson’s coup, Sony’s consolidation.
It was one of the most improbable match-ups in movie history.
From BBC
He keeps hens in his hostel room and dreams up improbable schemes to transform India - including planting trees along railway tracks, fertilised by waste from passing trains.
From BBC
"I love adventure, the unknown, facing improbable situations and seeing how we overcome them -- whether as a team or alone," she said.
From Barron's
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