improbability

Definitions

The quality or state of being unlikely to happen or be true.

An event or occurrence that is not likely to take place.

Examples

The sheer improbability of winning the lottery twice in a row is what makes it so fascinating.

Despite the high improbability of success, the team decided to pursue the ambitious project anyway.

Synonyms

unlikelihood implausibility remoteness doubtfulness uncertainty

Antonyms

likelihood probability plausibility certainty verisimilitude