English / word
unlikely
adjective B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
not expected to happen; not probable
not likely to happen; improbable
not likely to happen or be true
In context
01
It is unlikely to rain this afternoon.
02
Without practice, it is unlikely that he will pass the speaking test.
Synonyms
doubtful,remote,improbable
Antonyms
likely,probable,certain
Collocations
unlikely event,unlikely scenario,unlikely outcome