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Unlikelihood

Definition:

The term "unlikelihood" refers to the quality or state of being unlikely or improbable.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Improbability or unlikeliness of an event or outcome.

Example sentence: The unlikelihood of winning the lottery did not deter him from buying a ticket every week.

Sense 2:

Unusual or uncommon nature of something.

Example sentence: The unlikelihood of encountering such a rare bird made it a remarkable sighting for the birdwatchers.

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