Unlikely

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 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.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Syllables

un·like·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

improbabledoubtful

Antonyms

probablelikely

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

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

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Scrabble

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

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “unlikely”.

likely unlike inkle kelly kiley killy knell kylie kylin liken liney linky lunel lyken nelly unkey unlie elul enki illy inky inly kill kiln

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