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Synonyms for “Improbable” — 15 Other Ways to Say It

too improbable to admit of belief

Meaning of Improbable

too improbable to admit of belief

15 Synonyms for Improbable — Words Similar to Improbable

Browse alternative words with their meaning, level, and a real example sentence so you pick the synonym that fits your context.

likely

/ˈlaɪkli/
adj B1

Having a good chance of happening or being true; expected to occur.

Example: It is likely to rain tomorrow.

remote

/rɪˈmoʊt/
adj B1

Work done from home or a location that is not the office. The person works far away from the company office.

Example: My company offers remote work two days a week.

suspect

/səˈspɛkt/
verb B1

To think or believe something is true when you are not sure about it.

Example: I suspect the package was lost in the mail.

fantastic

/fænˈtæstɪk/
noun B1

Very good or wonderful; better than expected.

Example: The concert was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it.

questionable

/ˈkwɛstʃənəbəl/
adj B2 Formal

Not definitely good or certainly true; open to doubt.

Example: That claim has questionable evidence supporting it.

dubious

/ˈdjuːbiəs/
adj C1 Formal

Something uncertain about or do not trust to be true.

Example: The study's methodology is dubious, raising concerns about validity of conclusions.

Antonyms of Improbable — Opposite Words

Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Improbable

What is another word for "improbable"?

Common synonyms for "improbable" include: marvelous, likely, exorbitant, inconceivable, preposterous.

What can I say instead of "improbable"?

Try one of these alternatives: marvelous, likely, exorbitant, inconceivable, preposterous. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.

When should I use "improbable" instead of "marvelous"?

Use "improbable" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "marvelous" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.

What are the antonyms of "improbable"?

Words with the opposite meaning of "improbable" include: probable, likely.

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