unlikely

• Décrit ce qui a peu de chances de se produire ou de s'avérer vrai.

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

1. Not probableB1formal

   Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.

   improbable

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

   Synonymesdoubtfuldubiousfaintimplausibleimprobablequestionableremoteslight

   Antonymeslikelyprobable

2. Not believableB2formal

   Difficult to believe or accept as true.

   peu plausible

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

   Synonymesdoubtfuldubiousfarfetchedimplausibleimprobableincrediblequestionableunbelievableunconvincing

   Antonymesbelievablecredibleplausible