unlikely
Origin of unlikely
Related Words for unlikely
unbelievable, rare, incredible, improbable, strange, absurd, implausible, remote, inconceivable, contrary, doubtful, dubious, faint, questionable, slight, unconvincing, unheard-of, unimaginable, untowardExamples from the Web for unlikely
Contemporary Examples of unlikely
Harris is unlikely to see a challenge from Villaraigosa, either.
We tend to think not, but the rise of King, Kennedy, and Lincoln was unlikely, too.
It was clear to me that I was unlikely ever to see it again.
But these were technical solutions and unlikely to inspire protests alone.
Sharpton Recalls Civil Rights Struggle in DC March Against Police ViolenceBen Jacobs
December 13, 2014
The demonic ‘anti-Santa’ enjoys an unlikely renaissance as we learn to embrace our inner pagan.
Historical Examples of unlikely
The arrangements your father has made is one of provision against the unlikely.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
Such a proceeding was not unlikely; it was not, however, the one she adopted.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IFrancis Augustus Cox
Diligent enquiry there, in likely and unlikely places, proved fruitless.
The Inn at the Red OakLatta Griswold
At this time he is not unlikely to eat our sprouting lettuce and peas.
The Meaning of EvolutionSamuel Christian Schmucker
Of course there was a chance that he might encounter the latter, but he thought it unlikely.
Fair HarborJoseph Crosby Lincoln