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Definition of improbably

improbably

/ɪmˈprɑː.bə.bli/
im · prob · a · bly
Adjective:improbable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is unlikely to be true or to happen; against expectations.

Example

"Improbably, the amateur golfer defeated three former champions to win the tournament."

2

To an extent that seems hard to believe; remarkably or extraordinarily.

Example

"The ancient castle perched on an improbably steep cliff overlooking the sea."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'improbable' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'improbabilis', meaning 'not deserving of approval' or 'unlikely'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Improbably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/improbably
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