improbable
adjective
im·prob·a·ble
(ˌ)im-ˈprä-bə-bəl 
-ˈpräb-bəl
: unlikely to be true or to occur
an improbable story
also
: unlikely but real or true
their improbable come-from-behind victory
Examples of improbable in a Sentence
The team made an improbable comeback.
it seems improbable that the two writers never met since they traveled in the same social circles
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Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The family ties, spelled out in public records, raise more questions about the already improbable scenario of winning the lottery time and time again, watchdogs say.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
What began as an improbable dream for federation president Cindy Parlow Cone in 2022, became a reality that could alter the expectations of the federation and its 27 national teams for decades to come.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 8 May 2026
The fascination around Atmos comes from the clock’s improbable mechanics.
—Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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“Improbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improbable. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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improbable
adjective
im·prob·a·ble
(ˈ)im-ˈpräb(-ə)-bəl
: not probable : unlikely to be true or to occur
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