UNLIKELY
/ʌnˈlaɪkli/
8 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective, adverb
Definition of UNLIKELY
Something or somebody considered unlikely.
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
"It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months."
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
"unlikely means"
In an improbable manner.
Examples of UNLIKELY in a Sentence
- "It's very unlikely that you'll be able to walk perfectly after being in a cast for six months."
- "unlikely means"
Word Details
Is UNLIKELY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UNLIKELY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UNLIKELY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UNLIKELY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | n | l | i | k | e | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UNLIKELY
89 words from the letters in UNLIKELY
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How to Use UNLIKELY in Word Games
UNLIKELY is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UNLIKELY to find 89 additional valid words.