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unlikelihood

American  
[uhn-lahyk-lee-hood] / ʌnˈlaɪk liˌhʊd /

noun

  1. the state of being unlikely; improbability.


Etymology

Origin of unlikelihood

First recorded in 1475–85; unlikely + -hood

Example Sentences

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There is a problem, though, and it comes from the unlikelihood that OpenAI or Anthropic will ever vanquish the other.

From Slate Feb. 10, 2026

Glenn Whipp bemoans the unlikelihood of Daniel Craig earning an acting nod as sly sleuth Benoit Blanc.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2025

The unlikelihood of him being available to play in the NHL until 2026 could represent a red flag for some teams.

From Washington Times Jun. 26, 2023

Their initial wariness at this unlikelihood soon turns to joy when they discover the town is inhabited by loved ones who'd died on Earth.

From Salon Jun. 17, 2023

As he himself considered the unlikelihood that the stranger would have trees growing out of her head, his eyes brightened again.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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