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What Does Unlikely Mean?

Adjective

  • Not likely to happen; something that probably won't occur.
  • Not expected to succeed; something that may not work out well.

Noun

  • Something or somebody that is not expected to happen.

Adverb

  • In a way that is not likely to happen.

Unlikely — Full Explanation

Unlikely means something that probably won't happen. Like if you think it might rain today, but the sky is really clear, it's unlikely to rain.

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Unlikely Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
असंभव (Asambhav)

Asambhav

कम संभावना (Kam Sambhavana)

Kam Sambhavana

असंभव (Asambhav)

Asambhav

Frequently Asked Questions About Unlikely

What does 'unlikely' mean?
'Unlikely' means something that is not expected to happen or is not probable.
How do you pronounce 'unlikely'?
You pronounce 'unlikely' like this: un-like-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'unlikely'?
The word 'unlikely' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'likely' which means 'probable' or 'expected'.
What is the meaning of 'unlikely' in Bengali?
The word 'unlikely' in Bengali is 'অস্বাভাবিক' (Ôshobhabik).