Improbable
(adjective)
- Unlikely to happen or to be true.
- Not having a high chance of success.
- Not expected to happen.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from french, or from latin improbabilis, from in- "not" + probabilis "probable".
Examples:
- It"s improbable that he"ll win the election.
- An improbable series of events led to his success.
- It is highly improbable that the project will be completed on time.
- The improbable story of her survival captivated the audience.
- The improbable coincidence of the two events happening at the same time was astonishing.