Improbable: meaning, definitions and examples
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improbable
[ ɪmˈprɒbəb(ə)l ]
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.
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.