Improbable: meaning, definitions and examples

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improbable

 

[ ɪmˈprɒbəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unlikely event

Not likely to happen or be true; unlikely.

Synonyms

doubtful, uncertain, unlikely, unlikely

Examples of usage

  • It is highly improbable that he will ever win a Nobel Prize.
  • The chances of winning the lottery are so improbable that many people don't even bother buying a ticket.
Context #2 | Adjective

not credible

Not capable of being believed; implausible.

Synonyms

implausible, incredible, unbelievable, unconvincing

Examples of usage

  • The story he told was so improbable that no one believed him.
  • Her excuse for being late was so improbable that her boss didn't buy it.

Translations

Translations of the word "improbable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 improvável

🇮🇳 असंभव

🇩🇪 unwahrscheinlich

🇮🇩 tidak mungkin

🇺🇦 малоймовірний

🇵🇱 nieprawdopodobny

🇯🇵 ありえない

🇫🇷 improbable

🇪🇸 improbable

🇹🇷 olası olmayan

🇰🇷 있을 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير محتمل

🇨🇿 nepravděpodobný

🇸🇰 nepravdepodobný

🇨🇳 不太可能的

🇸🇮 neverjeten

🇮🇸 ósennilegur

🇰🇿 мүмкін емес

🇬🇪 სავარაუდოდ

🇦🇿 ehtimal deyil

🇲🇽 improbable

Word origin

The word 'improbable' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'improbabilis', which means 'not to be approved'. It has been used in English literature to describe things that are unlikely or not credible. Over the years, the word has evolved to become a common adjective used to express doubt or uncertainty.

See also: probability.