Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extremely-unlikely

adjective

/ɪkˈstriːmli ˌʌnˈlaɪkli/

Definition

Highly improbable or not likely to happen at all.

Examples

It is extremely unlikely that we will see a snowstorm in July.
Given his track record, it’s extremely unlikely that he would forget the meeting.
While anything is possible, winning the lottery is extremely unlikely.

Meaning

The term ‘extremely unlikely’ is used to describe a situation or event that has a very low chance of occurring, suggesting that it is almost impossible.