unlikely

Word parts

un- + likely

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

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Adjective

Positive unlikely

Comparative unlikelier

Superlative unlikeliest

Positive unlikely

Comparative more unlikely

Superlative most unlikely

1. If something is unlikely, then it probably will not happen.
   • Antonym: likely

   It's unlikely that it will rain today.