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Improbable vs Astonishing - What's the difference?

improbable | astonishing | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between improbable and astonishing

is that improbable is not likely to be true while astonishing is causing astonishment in; causing to be astonished.

As a verb astonishing is

present participle of lang=en.

improbable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not likely to be true.
    • It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.
  • Not likely to happen.
    • Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.

    Derived terms

    * improbability * improbably

    Related terms

    * probability * probably

    Antonyms

    * probable

    See also

    * impossible ----

    astonishing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Causing astonishment in; causing to be astonished.

    • Verb

    (head)