improbable

CEFRB2

/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Not likely to happen or be true.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Not likely to be true.

Examples

  • Your explanation won't wash; it's too improbable to be true.

  • Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Not likely to happen.

More examples

In context

  • It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.

  • The statement sounds improbable.

  • Improbabile, that cannot be prooued, improbable.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

Borrowed from Latin improbābilis. By surface analysis, im- + probable.