unlikely
(adjective) has little chance of being the case or coming about; “an unlikely story”; “an unlikely candidate for reelection”; “a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism”
improbable, unlikely
(adjective) not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; “legislation on the question is highly unlikely”; “an improbable event”
improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely
(adjective) having a probability too low to inspire belief
Source: WordNet® 3.1
unlikely (comparative unlikelier or more unlikely, superlative unlikeliest or most unlikely)
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
unlikely (comparative more unlikely, superlative most unlikely)
In an improbable manner.
unlikely (plural unlikelies)
Something or somebody considered unlikely.
Source: Wiktionary
Un*like"ly, a.
1. Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
2. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means. Hooker.
3. Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable. [Obs.] "The unlikely eld of me." Chaucer.
Un*like"ly, adv.
Definition: In an unlikely manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
