Learn how to use the comparative “more unlikely” and superlative “most unlikely” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “unlikeliest”?

The comparative form of “unlikeliest” is “more unlikely”.

Example

Winning the lottery is more unlikely than getting struck by lightning.

Example

Finding a needle in a haystack is more unlikely than finding a four-leaf clover.

What is the superlative form of “unlikeliest”?

The superlative form of “unlikeliest” is “most unlikely”.

Example

Out of all the candidates, she is the most unlikely to win the competition.

Example

His proposal is the most unlikely to be accepted.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "unlikely" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more unlikely" and "most unlikely" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of improbability.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Unlikely" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more unlikely”

less likely

Used to describe something that has a lower probability or chance of happening.

Example

It is less likely for him to arrive on time than for her.

less probable

Used to indicate that something has a lower likelihood or chance of occurring.

Example

It is less probable for it to rain tomorrow than for it to be sunny.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most unlikely”

least likely

Used to describe something that has the lowest probability or chance of happening.

Example

He is the least likely to forget his keys.

least probable

Used to indicate that something has the lowest likelihood or chance of occurring.

Example

It is the least probable for them to cancel the event.

Using than with comparative “more unlikely”

When using the comparative form "more unlikely" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Winning the lottery is more unlikely than getting struck by lightning." Here, "than" is used to show that the probability of "winning the lottery" is lower than the probability of "getting struck by lightning."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more unlikely” and “most unlikely” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Events

  It is more unlikely for the concert to be rescheduled than for it to proceed as planned.

  It is more unlikely for the concert to be rescheduled than for it to proceed as planned.

• 2. Scenarios

  It is the most unlikely scenario for them to win the championship.

  It is the most unlikely scenario for them to win the championship.

• 3. Outcomes

  It is more unlikely for him to fail the exam than for him to pass.

  It is more unlikely for him to fail the exam than for him to pass.

• 4. Situations

  It is the most unlikely situation for her to be late.

  It is the most unlikely situation for her to be late.

Related idioms and phrases

Against all odds

In spite of great difficulties or challenges.

Example

She succeeded against all odds and achieved her dreams.

Fat chance

Used to express that there is very little or no possibility of something happening.

Example

You think they will agree? Fat chance!