un•like•ly
Pronunciation: (un-līk'lē), [key]
— adj., adv. -li•er, -li•est,
—adj.
- not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
- holding little prospect of success; unpromising; likely to fail: He is an unlikely candidate for reelection.
- not ingratiating; objectionable.
—adv.
- in an unlikely way.
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