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unlikely
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
noun
Something or somebody considered unlikely.
adjective
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
"It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months."
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
"unlikely means"
adverb
In an improbable manner.
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