unlikelihood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of unlikelihood
Example Sentences
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But if unlikelihood breaks a certain way, it leaves Cruz with a path to his lifelong goal.
From Slate • Sep. 27, 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
Folbigg’s 2003 conviction stemmed from circumstantial evidence, such as ambiguous writings in her diary and the apparent unlikelihood of four children in one family dying naturally.
From Science Magazine • Jun. 7, 2023
His father wanted Colin to transcend all that stuff, but maybe even he was starting to see the unlikelihood of Colin ever becoming extraordinary.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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