Un*like"ly, a.
1.
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected; as, an unlikely event; the thing you mention is very unlikely.
2.
Not holding out a prospect of success; likely to fail; unpromising; as, unlikely means.
Hooker.
3.
Not such as to inspire liking; unattractive; disagreeable.
[Obs.] "The
unlikely eld of me."
Chaucer.
© Webster 1913.
Un*like"ly, adv.
In an unlikely manner.
© Webster 1913.