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improbably Antonyms
Opposite of improbably
Because the opposite of improbably shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a manner that is unlikely to be true or to happen; against expectations.
Usage Example
"probably, the amateur golfer defeated three former champions to win the tournament."
Strongest
probably
likely
plausibly
Strong
expectedly
predictably
unsurprisingly
• adverb (Context 2)
To an extent that seems hard to believe; remarkably or extraordinarily.
Usage Example
"The ancient castle perched on an believably steep cliff overlooking the sea."
Strongest
believably
Strong
ordinarily
typically
moderately
Similar words to improbably
Words similar to improbably shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
implausibly
unbelievably
incredibly
extraordinarily
unexpectedly
remarkably
astonishingly
surprisingly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Improbably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/improbably