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Meaning of unlikely

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

unlikely

Pronunciation:/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something or somebody considered unlikely.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.

    Example: It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months.

  2. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.

    Example: unlikely means

adverb

Definitions

  1. In an improbable manner.