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Meanings of unlikely in anglès

portuguès
improvável
català
improbable

Has little chance of being the case or coming about.

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improbable
portuguès
improvável
català
improbable
espanyol
inseguro

Not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred.

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Examples for "probable"
Examples for "probable"
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In that case, great bodily harm was not just possible, but probable.
The last lecture
2
Late yesterday, there were 260 confirmed and probable cases in the region.
Radio NZ
3
The earlier reported 2 probable cases in Albury are now confirmed cases.
News.com.au
4
Five of his family members are being treated as probable historical cases.
Radio NZ
5
But all you need is a chance-possible ,notprobable is the key.
Climbing Magazine

Having a probability too low to inspire belief.

In an improbable manner.

Usage of unlikely in anglès
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As a result, anti-inversion legislation appears unlikely to become law this year.
Reuters
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Mr Mitau said changes are unlikely to happen until early next year.
Radio NZ
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Despite those advantages, future nuclear development in South Africa is extremely unlikely.
The South African
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Unlike in continental Europe, this is unlikely to come from the state.
The Guardian
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The new sanctions are unlikely to trigger an immediate crisis in Russia.
Reuters
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However, that is an unlikely scenario given Jobs's vast wealth, he said.
Reuters
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However, Irish interest rates are seen as very unlikely to follow suit.
The Irish Times
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Ministers were unlikely to consider the issue for at least a year.
Radio NZ
9
Two found it unlikely he would tolerate Missy, particularly given recent events.
The blood that bonds
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However, Reuters' sources said a fresh bid from the duo is unlikely.
Reuters
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Many expect, however, that the EU is unlikely to cancel aid definitively.
Reuters
12
According to the Sunday Times, reopening the schools tomorrow now seems 'unlikely'.
The South African
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Forward-looking economic indicators suggest the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon.
Reuters
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However, Mr Stone said he accepted Archbishop Wilson was unlikely to reoffend.
Radio NZ
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Industry sources cautioned these banks might be unlikely to pursue clawback, however.
The Guardian
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It now seems unlikely the work will begin any time this year.
Reuters
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portuguès
improvável
espanyol
inseguro
Unlikely through the time
Unlikely across language varieties
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Common
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Common
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Common
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