unlikely

improbabile

Che probabilmente non accadrà o non sarà vero.

In inglese semplice: Probably not going to happen or be true.

• Rain is unlikely today.
• She is unlikely to change her mind.
• It seems unlikely that they forgot the meeting.

Come si usa: unlikely to do something (He is unlikely to arrive before noon.); it is unlikely that… (It is unlikely that the price will fall.)

Sinonimi: improbable, doubtful

Contrari: likely, probable

Espressioni comuni: unlikely to happen, highly unlikely, unlikely event, unlikely explanation

poco promettente

Che sembra avere poche possibilità di successo o di essere utile.

In inglese semplice: Showing little chance of success or usefulness.

• He seemed an unlikely candidate for the job.
• They chose an unlikely leader for the expedition.
• The quiet child became an unlikely hero.

Sinonimi: unpromising

Contrari: promising

Espressioni comuni: unlikely candidate, unlikely choice, unlikely winner