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unlikely
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Unlikely \Un*like"ly\, adv. In an unlikely manner. [1913 Webster] .
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Unlikely \Un*like"ly\, a.
1. Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as,
an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
[1913 Webster]
2. Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail;
unpromising; as, unlikely means. --Hooker.
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3. Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
[Obs.] "The unlikely eld of me." --Chaucer.
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