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Synonyms for “Unlikely” — 7 Other Ways to Say It
Meaning of Unlikely
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7 Synonyms for Unlikely — Words Similar to Unlikely
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last
/læst/Coming at the end; the final one in a group or order.
Example: My birthday is the last day of the month.
outside
/aʊtˈsaɪd/Not inside; beyond a door, wall, or boundary. In or toward the open air.
Example: Let's meet outside the classroom after school.
remote
/rɪˈmoʊt/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.
Antonyms of Unlikely — Opposite Words
Frequently Asked Questions About Synonyms of Unlikely
What is another word for "unlikely"?
Common synonyms for "unlikely" include: improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, last, outside.
What can I say instead of "unlikely"?
Try one of these alternatives: improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, last, outside. Pick the synonym whose register and meaning fits your sentence — see the cards above for definitions and examples.
When should I use "unlikely" instead of "improbable"?
Use "unlikely" when you want to keep the exact nuance shown in the meaning section above; switch to "improbable" when you need a different register, level, or shade of meaning. Compare the cards above to decide.
What are the antonyms of "unlikely"?
Words with the opposite meaning of "unlikely" include: likely.