not likely

idiom

: probably not
"Will she get the job?" "Not likely."

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The good news is that a pantry moth infestation is not likely an issue with your home or your housekeeping methods. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025 Stock action like this on otherwise strong businesses that is due to an idiosyncratic event like weather that is not likely to recur generally gets the attention of good value investors. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025 While not likely a gamechanger, September’s rise in prices could complicate the central bank’s rate decision at the end of the month. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 As a result, these chemicals are not likely to be as effective as sulfur, the researchers said. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for not likely

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“Not likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20likely. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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