Meaning & use
improbable
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not likely to happen or be true.
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It seemed improbable that the small team would win the championship.
The novel's plot hinges on an improbable coincidence that reunites the long-lost siblings.
A note on using this word
Improbable often implies something is almost hard to believe, a bit stronger than simply calling it 'unlikely.'
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