adjective

osannolik

unlikely

Osannolik means unlikely, improbable, or not very likely to happen.

It can also mean incredible or hard to believe, especially when describing a story, event, or explanation.

Examples:

Det är osannolikt att han kommer i tid. — “It is unlikely that he will arrive on time.”
Det var en osannolik historia. — “It was an incredible / hard-to-believe story.”

The word can describe either:

Osannolik is an adjective.

It is formed from:

Forms:

oförmodad — unexpected or unforeseen; emphasizes surprise rather than probability.
otrolig — unbelievable or extraordinary; can also mean “incredible,” and is often stronger or more emotional than osannolik.
föga sannolik — “hardly likely”; a more formal or explicit expression.
orimlig — unreasonable or absurd; this does not necessarily mean merely unlikely, but suggests that something lacks logic or credibility.

sannolik — likely or probable; the direct antonym.
trolig — likely or probable, often used in everyday speech.
möjlig — possible; weaker than sannolik, since something can be possible without being likely.
förväntad — expected; emphasizes that something is anticipated rather than simply probable.

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