unlikely

• Beschreibt etwas, das wahrscheinlich nicht geschieht oder nicht wahr ist; auch etwas, das kaum glaubhaft oder zweifelhaft erscheint.

Describes something that is not likely to happen or be true.

1. Not probableB1formal

   Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.

   Unwahrscheinlich

   • It is unlikely that it will rain today.
   • She is unlikely to arrive before 8 PM.
   • An agreement seems unlikely at this point.

   Synonymedoubtfuldubiousfaintimplausibleimprobablequestionableremoteslight

   Antonymelikelyprobable

2. Not believableB2formal

   Difficult to believe or accept as true.

   Unglaubwürdig

   • He told an unlikely story about his travels.
   • The plot of the movie was highly unlikely.
   • Her explanation seemed unlikely given the evidence.

   Synonymedoubtfuldubiousfarfetchedimplausibleimprobableincrediblequestionableunbelievableunconvincing

   Antonymebelievablecredibleplausible