UNLIKELY

unlikely. Unlikely, a. not likely, improbable; ad. improbably

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Un‐like″ly, a. 1. 1. Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
2. 2. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means. Hooker.
3. 3. Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable. “The unlikely eld of me.” Chaucer.