Unlikelihood
(noun)
- The state or condition of being improbable or unlikely to happen.
- The degree to which something is unlikely to happen.
Origin:
Derived from the word 'likely' meaning having a high probability of occurrence or taking place.
Examples:
- The meteorologist predicted the unlikelihood of a major storm during the summer months.
- The scientist calculated the unlikelihood of life existing on other planets.
- The statistician determined the unlikelihood of winning the lottery with a single ticket.
- The economist forecasted the unlikelihood of a recession in the near future.
- The psychologist evaluated the unlikelihood of the therapy's success in treating the patient's phobia.