not probable
Odds against it
Not probable means unlikely to happen or be true.
The phrase functions as a softer alternative to "improbable," often appearing in contexts where someone weighs possibilities: It's not probable that we'll finish by Friday, but it's not impossible either.
The construction emphasizes uncertainty rather than ruling something out entirely.
- unlikelyNot apt to happen
- doubtfulUncertain of truth
- slim chanceLow probability outcome
- dubiousOf uncertain reliability
- questionableOf uncertain validity
remote · slim · outside chance · farfetched · long shot · longshot · implausible · tall order · inconceivable · fat chance · unbelievable · when pigs fly · skeptical · iffy · dicey · chancy · stretch · wishful
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