Antonyms for probable
ˈprɒb ə bəlprob·a·ble

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1. probable

   The apparent is that which appears; the word has two contrasted senses, either of that which is manifest, visible, certain, or of that which merely seems to be and may be very different from what is; as, the apparent motion of the sun around the earth. Apparent kindness casts a doubt on the reality of the kindness; apparent neglect implies that more care and pains may have been bestowed than we are aware of. Presumable implies that a thing may be reasonably supposed beforehand without any full knowledge of the facts. Probable implies that we know facts enough to make us moderately confident of it. Seeming expresses great doubt of the reality; seeming innocence comes very near in meaning to probable guilt. Apparent indicates less assurance than probable, and more than seeming. A man's probable intent we believe will prove to be his real intent; his seeming intent we believe to be a sham; his apparent intent may be the true one, tho we have not yet evidence on which to pronounce with certainty or even with confidence. Likely is a word with a wide range of usage, but always implying the belief that the thing is, or will be, true; it is often used with the infinitive, as the other words of this list can not be; as, it is likely to happen. Compare EVIDENT.

   Antonyms:
   doubtful, dubious, improbable, unimaginable, unlikely

   Synonyms:
   apparent, likely, presumable, seeming

   Preposition:
   (When apparent is used in the sense of evident): His guilt is apparent in every act to all observers.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. probable

   Antonyms:
   unlikely, unreasonable, incredible

   Synonyms:
   likely, presumable, credible, reasonable

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. probableadjective

   an applicant likely to be chosen

   Antonyms:
   improbable, supposed(a), unlikely

2. probable, likelyadjective

   likely but not certain to be or become true or real

   "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"

   Antonyms:
   unlikely, improbable, supposed(a)

   Synonyms:
   potential, likely

3. probableadjective

   apparently destined

   "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

   Antonyms:
   supposed(a), improbable, unlikely

   Synonyms:
   likely

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1. probableadjective

   Synonyms:
   likely, credible, reasonable

How to use probable in a sentence?

1. Jakaya Kikwete:

   We are looking at 2040 as the most probable date for a malaria-free Africa, if we continue with the interventions that we have been doing here relentlessly, we should be able to get there.

2. French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron:

   I want those factories to be built because we need this capacity, since it looks probable that it will not be Adwen, they will be built by the partner that makes the best offer in terms of industry and employment.

3. Sheriff Craig Webre:

   We hope this arrest can begin to bring some closure to the Vegas family who have been living with questions about Diane’s death for nearly 44 years, new information combined with the initial investigation helped us build probable cause for the arrest.

4. C.S. Lewis:

   If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.

5. Alexander Borodai:

   To be honest, I expect that the Minsk 2 agreements will not be observed, in the same manner as the Minsk 1 agreements were not, and at the end of the day the Ukrainian army will launch an offensive. This is a very probable development ... I am not sure that it will end without a big war, as Russia cannot tolerate this sore on its borders forever.

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