Improbability

usgb/ɪmˌprɑːbəˈbɪləti/
noun

The quality of being unlikely to happen; unlikelihood.

Despite the improbability of a hurricane in his area, he prepared his home for the worst situation.
Visual representation of "improbability" - The quality of being unlikely to happen; unlikelihood.

Often appears as...

  • high improbability
  • striking improbability
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Express Doubt

Use 'improbability' to express skepticism or doubt about an event occurring.

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Given the improbability of winning the lottery, I don't bother buying tickets.
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Not Impossible

'Improbability' suggests something is very unlikely, but not completely impossible.

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The improbability of getting a perfect score shouldn't discourage you from trying.
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Nuanced Expectation

It subtly conveys that while an event is unexpected, its occurrence would be acknowledged.

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He smirked at the improbability of the quiet student answering the question, yet she did.
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