be unlikely

Frequency: 9.595.1 per million words

The most common way to state that something is improbable.

unlikelyVERB + unlikely

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Examples (10)

  • It is unlikely that they will arrive on time.
  • She was unlikely to refuse such a generous offer.
  • Given the circumstances, a quick resolution is highly unlikely.
  • They were unlikely to win the match after losing the first two sets.
  • Success is unlikely without hard work and dedication.
  • The project will be unlikely to meet the deadline with current resources.
  • An early election is unlikely this year, according to analysts.
  • It would be unlikely for him to change his mind now.
  • Such an event is unlikely to happen again in our lifetime.
  • The weather is unlikely to improve before the weekend.