Supposed
Unlikely
Unlikely adjective - Not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred.
Usage example: legislation on the question is highly unlikely
Supposed and unlikely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Supposed" instead an adjective "Unlikely".
Nearby Word: unlikeliness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Laney is supposed to be unlikely to be prom queen just because she has glasses and paint-coloured overalls.
Source: Unnecessary Makeover - While it's never said exactly how old they are supposed to be, it seems unlikely that they would be around 60 years older than Peter, their nephew.
Source: Dawson Casting / Film - It is unlikely the reader is supposed to identify with Okwonko's actions, as even other people of his society criticise his behaviour.
Source: Unintentionally Unsympathetic
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