Unlikely

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Not likely to happen, be true, or be suitable; improbable. It describes something with a low probability of occurring.

“It seems unlikely that the weather will improve enough for the outdoor event tomorrow.”

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Contains UN- prefix and -LY ending; letter K in middle

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Worth 15 points; the K (5 points) and Y (4 points) add significant value

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