unlikely
Aussprache: [ʌnˈlaɪkli]
Wort
Kontext: „expectation“
(adjective) when something is not expected to happen or is not probable. If you think something probably won’t happen, you can say it's unlikely.
Beispiel
It is unlikely that it will rain today since the sun is shining.
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It was very likely that they would win the game, not unlikely at all.
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Do you think it is unlikely that he will come to the party?
Kontext: „opportunity“
(adjective) when there is a small chance for something to occur. If you don't think it will happen, you can describe it as unlikely.
Beispiel
She found it unlikely that she would get the part in the play, but she tried out anyway.
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It was unlikely to win the lottery, but some people do.
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Why do you think it's unlikely for him to get the job?
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