not likely

phrase

: probably not

"Will she get the job?" "Not likely."

Examples of not likely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Without Price’s burst and Reichard’s consistency, the Vikings are not likely to be 3-0. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in her morning news briefing that experts had indicated that the hurricane was not likely to touch land. — Desiree Brooks, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Waves, flooding and mudslides are all risks Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said experts indicated Polo was not likely to touch land. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

That trend is not likely to fade as diesel continues to hit all-time highs in September. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for not likely

• unlikely