The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word UNLIKELY
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What does UNLIKELY mean?
UNLIKELY noun- Something or somebody considered unlikely.
- Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
- Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising.
- In an improbable manner.