unlikely

• Описывает то, что вряд ли произойдет или окажется правдой.

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

1. Not probableB1formal

   Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.

   Маловероятный

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

   Синонимыdoubtfuldubiousfaintimplausibleimprobablequestionableremoteslight

   Антонимыlikelyprobable

2. Not believableB2formal

   Difficult to believe or accept as true.

   Неправдоподобный

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

   Синонимыdoubtfuldubiousfarfetchedimplausibleimprobableincrediblequestionableunbelievableunconvincing

   Антонимыbelievablecredibleplausible