slightly unlikely

Frequency: 5.83.9 per million words

Indicates a small degree of improbability.

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Examples (10)

  • It's slightly unlikely that the meeting will start on time.
  • Given the current weather, it's slightly unlikely we'll go for a hike today.
  • The manager thought it slightly unlikely that the project would be completed ahead of schedule.
  • Although he's talented, it remains slightly unlikely he'll win the championship this year.
  • She found it slightly unlikely that her car keys were in the refrigerator.
  • While possible, it's slightly unlikely that they will agree to such a demanding proposal.
  • The scientist admitted it was slightly unlikely to replicate the experiment perfectly every time.
  • I believe it's slightly unlikely for such an opportunity to come along twice.
  • Despite their efforts, a quick resolution seems slightly unlikely at this stage.
  • He suggested it was slightly unlikely for the old system to handle the new load without issues.