seem improbable

Frequency: 7.513.0 per million words

To give the impression of being unlikely, often based on feeling or intuition.

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Examples (10)

  • It might seem improbable, but I think we can still finish on time.
  • The idea initially seemed improbable to everyone involved.
  • Does it seem improbable that they would agree to such terms?
  • At first, success seemed improbable, but they persevered.
  • With such limited resources, victory began to seem improbable.
  • Even though it may seem improbable, miracles do happen.
  • The solution presented seemed improbable, yet intriguing.
  • His excuse for being late seemed utterly improbable.
  • It would seem improbable for the weather to change so drastically overnight.
  • Despite all evidence, a full recovery did not seem improbable to her.