appear improbable

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

To give the impression of being unlikely to be true or to happen.

improbableVERBS + improbable

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appear

Examples (10)

  • Given the new evidence, the initial theory began to appear improbable.
  • It might appear improbable to some, but I believe we can still succeed.
  • The proposed solution would appear improbable if we didn't know the full details.
  • His claims appear improbable without any solid supporting facts.
  • Despite how it might appear improbable, the experiment yielded surprising results.
  • For a long time, the idea of flying used to appear improbable to humankind.
  • The success of such a complex project would appear improbable without careful planning.
  • Does it appear improbable to you that they managed to finish on time?
  • To an outsider, their sudden change of heart might appear improbable.
  • Even though it may appear improbable, sometimes the impossible happens.