Unwahrscheinlich
Example: Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass wir die Wahrheit vollständig kennen.
Definition
"Unwahrscheinlich" describes something that is not likely to happen or be true, indicating a low probability or doubt about an event or statement, such as in the phrase: 'Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass wir die Wahrheit vollständig kennen,' meaning it is unlikely that we fully know the truth.
Etymology
The word "unwahrscheinlich" comes from the German components 'un-' meaning 'not,' and 'wahrscheinlich,' meaning 'probable' or 'likely.' The root 'wahr' means 'true,' so "unwahrscheinlich" literally translates to 'not likely to be true.' It reflects the way German compounds negative prefixes with adjectives to express negation clearly.
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