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Unlikely The probability of something happening is extremely low. ■ "I never thought I'd win the lottery, but to my surprise, I was the lucky winner!"
attempts A feeble and usually futile effort made to accomplish something that is unlikely to succeed. ■ "I attempted to run a marathon, but after 5 minutes I realized I was out of shape and had to stop."
fantasized to dream up or imagine something that is unlikely or impossible to happen in reality ■ "I fantasized about winning the lottery and buying a mansion on the beach."
fretting A state of constant worrying or anxiety, often about something that is unlikely to happen. ■ I was fretting about the upcoming test all week, but in the end I didn't study at all and got an A+ anyway.
Implausible An outlandish or unlikely story, idea, or situation that is difficult to believe. ■ When my friend told me he won the lottery three times in a row, I thought it was an implausible lie.
Nor Something that is extremely unlikely to happen, usually as a humorous way of expressing skepticism. ■ "I'll believe it when I see it. That's just nor!"
occurrence A hilarious event or happening that is unlikely to happen again. ■ Did you hear about the time a dinosaur appeared in the middle of Times Square? That was quite the occurrence!
Phenomenon An extremely unlikely or unusual occurrence. ■ When a group of penguins decided to start a jazz band and performed at the local music festival, it was truly a phenomena.
safest The most unlikely place to find a safe, especially if it's in a public area. ■ "I left my wallet on the bus and decided to check my bag at the safest possible place - on the subway!
Statistical Something that is very unlikely to happen, but is still possible due to the laws of probability. ■ "I accidentally left my car keys in a tree while I was driving home. That's just a statistical anomaly."
Unrealistic A situation, event, or idea that is so absurd or unlikely as to be laughable. ■ "She claimed she could juggle flaming torches while riding a unicycle, but I think she's just delusional."
worrywart A person who is overly concerned with things that are unlikely to happen or may not matter. ■ I'm not a worrywart, I just like to have backup plans in case things go wrong.
baited To be made to wait eagerly or with bated breath for something, often something that is unlikely to happen. ■ "I told my boss I was ready for a promotion, but he just baited me with another task. It's like playing whack-a-mole with my sanity!
dub An expression of doubt or skepticism, usually conveyed through the use of the word "doubt" or phrases such as "I'm not so sure" or "it seems unlikely". ■ When your friend tells you they won a lottery, you may dub their claim with a raised eyebrow and a "yeah right" response.
fantasies A collection of elaborate and imaginative ideas that are unlikely to ever become reality, but provide a form of entertainment or escape. ■ "I have so many fantasies about becoming a superhero. I would fly around the world and fight crime, all while looking fabulous in my spandex suit."
fantasizing The act of daydreaming about something that is unlikely or impossible to happen, often involving elaborate and ridiculous scenarios. ■ When I'm fantasizing about winning the lottery, I like to imagine buying a mansion and hiring a personal chef to make me gourmet meals every meal of the day.
Had A past tense of the verb "have" that is rarely used in modern English. It is typically used to indicate a completed action or state. ■ "I had already eaten before she arrived." This sentence is funny because it implies that the speaker was so hungry that they ate before anyone else arrived, even though this is unlikely to be true.
hypothetical A situation, event, or idea that is unlikely to happen but is used as an example for discussion or analysis. ■ When planning my vacation, I considered the hypothetical scenario of going to outer space. However, since I'm afraid of heights and can't afford it, I decided to stick with a beach trip instead.
miracle An extremely unlikely or impossible event that happens when someone prays really hard. ■ "I prayed for a miracle to pass my math test and sure enough, I got a perfect score! It was like God himself was doing my homework."
Practical A thing that is not only possible but also extremely unlikely to happen, especially in a given context. ■ "I had a dream last night that I could fly, but it was just a practical dream because I know I'll never actually be able to fly."
Unimportant A thing that is so insignificant or unremarkable that it is unlikely to be noticed or remembered. ■ "I accidentally spilled a cup of coffee on my shirt, but it's not important - I can just wear it and pretend it's part of my look."