Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
least-likely-to
Adjective Phrase
/liːst ˈlaɪkli tuː/
Definition
Referring to a situation or person that has the smallest chance of occurrence or fulfillment.
Examples
- She was the least likely to win the game, yet she surprised everyone.
- This candidate is the least likely to finish the project on time.
- Out of all the students, he was deemed the least likely to pass the exam.
Meaning
The phrase ‘least likely to’ is used to indicate the lowest probability in a given context. It often emphasizes unexpected outcomes or the unlikelihood of a specific event happening.
Synonyms
- Unlikely
- Improbable
- Least expected
