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Webster 1913 Edition
Unlikely
Un-like′ly
,Adj.
1.
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected;
as, an
unlikely
event; the thing you mention is very unlikely
.2.
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising;
as,
. unlikely
meansHooker.
3.
Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
[Obs.]
“The unlikely eld of me.” Chaucer.
Un-like′ly
,adv.
In an unlikely manner.
Webster 1828 Edition
Unlikely
UNLI'KELY
, a.1.
Improbably; such as cannot be reasonably expected; as an unlikely event. The thing you mention is very unlikely.2.
Not promising success. He employs very unlikely means to effect his object.UNLI'KELY
,adv.