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unlikelihood

[uhn-lahyk-lee-hood]

noun

  1. the state of being unlikely; improbability.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of unlikelihood1

First recorded in 1475–85; unlikely + -hood
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Example Sentences

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With the unlikelihood of the draft providing them a rotation player, the Lakers will continue to build their team in other ways, from free agency to trades.

The vote, which was previously held back due to the bill’s unlikelihood of passing, was seen as an opportunity for Democrats to highlight the GOP’s unwillingness to support the plan to uplift families.

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As Legum documented, Sherman initially regurgitated Johnson’s description of the IRS cut as an “offset” in a tweet and treated the unlikelihood of its passage as a product of Democratic Party opposition.

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

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.

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