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Unlikeliness

usgb/ʌnˈlaɪklinəs/Volume
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Use 'unlikeliness' when something has a low chance of happening, especially in formal or academic discussions. SlideThe unlikeliness of a snowstorm in July made it a poor research subject.
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'Unlikeliness' implies a possibility, though small, rather than something that can't happen at all. SlideDespite the unlikeliness of winning the lottery, many people still buy tickets.
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The term often suggests a skeptical or negative view of the potential for something to occur. SlideThe coach mentioned the unlikeliness of the team advancing, given their record.