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Improbable vs. Unlikely — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Improbable and Unlikely

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Improbable

Unlikely to take place or be true.
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Unlikely

Unlikely is the second album by Brazilian stoner rock band Far from Alaska, released on 4 August 2017. It was recorded in the United States, produced by Sylvia Massy and financed via a crowdfunding campaign.
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Improbable

Not likely to be true.
It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.
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Unlikely

Not likely; improbable.
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Improbable

Not likely to happen.
Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.
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Unlikely

Not promising; likely to fail.
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Improbable

Not probable; unlikely to be true; not to be expected under the circumstances or in the usual course of events; as, an improbable story or event.
He . . . sent to Elutherius, then bishop of Rome, an improbable letter, as some of the contents discover.
Jul 03, 2022

Unlikely

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.
In the highly unlikely event of landing in water, lifejackets are stored under the seat.
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Improbable

Not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred;
Legislation on the question is highly unlikely
An improbable event
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Unlikely

Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
Unlikely means
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Improbable

Having a probability to low to inspire belief
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Unlikely

In an improbable manner.
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Improbable

Too improbable to admit of belief;
A tall story
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Unlikely

Something or somebody considered unlikely.
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Unlikely

Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
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Unlikely

Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.
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Unlikely

Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
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Unlikely

In an unlikely manner.
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Unlikely

Not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred;
Legislation on the question is highly unlikely
An improbable event
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Unlikely

Has little chance of being the case or coming about;
An unlikely story
An unlikely candidate for reelection
A butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism
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Unlikely

Having a probability to low to inspire belief
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