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improbably Synonyms

Another word for improbably

Choosing another word for improbably depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
implausibly
Strong
unexpectedly
surprisingly
unbelievably
doubtfully

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unbelievably
Strong
incredibly
extraordinarily
remarkably
astonishingly

Opposites of improbably

The opposite of improbably shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

probably
likely
plausibly
believably
expectedly
predictably
ordinarily
unsurprisingly
See all opposites of improbably

• Nearby Words

impro
improbability
improbable
improbably
impromptu
improper
improperly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Improbably. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/improbably
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