improbable

/ɪmˈprɒbəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not likely to happen or be the case

“The forecast said it was improbable that the storm would pass by night.”

2. noun

a fact or circumstance that makes something unlikely

“The improbable nature of the event was due to the rarity of the celestial alignment.”

Synonyms

  • dubious
  • unbelievable
  • unlikely

Antonyms

  • certain
  • likely
  • probable