D defs.my
Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Unlikely

· Un·like·ly · IPA /ʌnˈlaɪkli/
01 a. Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
  1. 1.
    Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
  2. 2.
    Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.
  3. 3.
    Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.[Obs.]
02 adv. In an unlikely manner.
  1. 1.
    In an unlikely manner.