improbable
1. not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred (Freq. 1) - legislation on the question is highly unlikely - an improbable event • Syn: unlikely • Ant: probable • Similar to: supposed • Derivationally related forms: unlikeliness (for: unlikely), improbableness, improbability 2. having a probability too low to inspire belief • Syn: unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely • Similar to: implausible • Derivationally related forms: unlikeliness (for: unlikely), improbableness 3. too improbable to admit of belief - a tall story • Syn: marvelous, marvellous, tall • Similar to: incredible, unbelievable • Derivationally related forms: improbableness
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