Definition

Less likely to happen or be true than something else.

Example

It seems unlikelier that they will win the game this time.

Conversation

I can't believe he actually won the game against the top team.

I know, it seemed unlikelier than ever!

Right? I thought they had no chance at all.

Me too! It's amazing what can happen in sports.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unlikelier → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "likely" (from Old English "liclic", meaning having the quality of). The word "unlikelier" means not having the quality of being likely, or less probable than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') combined with 'having the quality of' ('likely') to remember that 'unlikelier' means something is less probable.

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