improbable
ihm-PRO-buhbl
Improbable (adj) means Unlikely to be true or to happen. Example: “It seems improbable that they'll finish the project by Friday.”
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Unlikely to be true or to happen.
"It seems improbable that they'll finish the project by Friday."
"The team pulled off an improbable comeback in the final minutes."
How to use improbable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnlikely — not expected to be true or to happen.
Common pairings
highly improbable
improbable victory
seems improbable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more improbable
- Superlative
- most improbable
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Etymology
From Latin improbabilis, from im- ("not") + probabilis ("probable").
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What does “improbable” mean?
The word “improbable” means unlikely to be true or to happen. In plain terms, unlikely — not expected to be true or to happen.
How do you pronounce “improbable”?
“Improbable” is pronounced ihm-PRO-buhbl (/ɪmˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “improbable” in a sentence?
Here is “improbable” used in a sentence: “It seems improbable that they'll finish the project by Friday.”
What is the opposite of “improbable”?
The opposite of “improbable” — its antonyms — is probable.
What part of speech is “improbable”?
“Improbable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “improbable” come from?
The word “improbable” comes from Latin. From Latin improbabilis, from im- ("not") + probabilis ("probable").
Is “improbable” a common word?
“Improbable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
