improbable
Use Improbable in a sentence
ə adjective
not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
Related forms
im·prob·a·bly, adverb
im·prob·a·ble·ness, noun
su·per·im·prob·a·ble, adjective
su·per·im·prob·a·ble·ness, noun
su·per·im·prob·a·b·ly, adverb
Synonyms
questionable, doubtful, implausible.
questionable, doubtful, implausible.
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| —adj | |
| not likely or probable; doubtful; unlikely | |
| improba'bility | |
| —n | |
| im'probableness | |
| —n | |
| im'probably | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
Direct military intervention remains improbable because of its likely regional repercussions.
Yes, and about a thousand other improbable threats too.
But the best parts have the funny, improbable vitality of a bad joke carried way too far.
There are several reasons why a resort to this means of aiding the striking street car employes is improbable.
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