Unlikely meaning
Improbably.
He may, not unlikely, join us.
adverb
Not likely to succeed; not promising.
adjective
Not likely; improbable.
adjective
The definition of unlikely is something that is probably not going to happen or that has a very slim chance of occurring.
The chance of snow in June in Florida is an example of something that would be described as unlikely.
adjective
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.
It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months.
adjective
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Something or somebody considered unlikely.
noun
Not promising; likely to fail.
adjective
Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Adjective
Base Form:
unlikely
Comparative
unlikeliest
Superlative
unlikeliestOrigin of unlikely
- un- +"Ž likely
From Wiktionary