Definition of IMPROBABLE

improbable

Adjective

  • not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
    • "an improbable event"

Adjective Satellite

  • having a probability too low to inspire belief
  • too improbable to admit of belief

Adj

  • Not likely to be true.
  • Not likely to happen.

Examples

  • Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.
  • It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French improbable, from im- + probable.

Antonyms

probable

Scrabble Score: 18

improbable: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
improbable: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
improbable: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

improbable: valid Words With Friends Word