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Meaning of the word unlikely in English

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unlikely

US /ʌnˈlaɪ.kli/
UK /ʌnˈlaɪ.kli/
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Adjective

not likely to happen, be true, or be successful

Example:
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It's unlikely that he will arrive on time.
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An unlikely candidate won the election.
Synonym:
improbable doubtful dubious remote slim
Antonym:
likely probable possible certain sure
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Related Word:
unlike