unlikelihood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unlikelihood
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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