Unlikely Definition & Meaning
unlikely
- adjective
- not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"; "an improbable event"
- has little chance of being the case or coming about; "an unlikely story"; "an unlikely candidate for reelection"; "a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism"
- having a probability too low to inspire belief
"Unlikely" in song lyrics
See how unlikely is used in real songs:
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"Ooh, I think she likes me but, but it be unlikely"
Asher Roth f/ Keri Hilson — She Don't Want a Man -
"Find me smoked out, ain't unlikely"
Kottonmouth Kings — Planet Budtron -
"Find another me up in the streets is unlikely"
Lil' Boosie f/ Webbie — Exciting
Words that rhyme with unlikely
Usage tips for "unlikely"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unlikely" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unlikely to find words that pair well.
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- What does unlikely mean?
- not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; "legislation on the question is highly unlikely"; "an improbable event" has little chance of being the case or coming about; "an unlikely story"; "an unlikely candidate for reelection"; "a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism" having a probability too low to inspire belief
- What part of speech is unlikely?
- Unlikely is an adjective.
- How many definitions does unlikely have?
- Unlikely has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).