Unlikely
It's probably not gonna happen.
The chances of you reading this definition are unlikely.
unlike
Something I really wish I could do on Urban Dictionary.
Damn...wouldn't it be great if I could unlike this Urban Dictionary definition instead of having to pick between a thumbs up and a thumbs down?
not unlike
1) A comparative phrase meaning "possessing no great dissimilarity from, but not neccesarily possessing similarity to."
That subtle denotation escapes most, and it is most commonly used as:
2) a clumsy, noncomittal way of expressing simple similarity.
That subtle denotation escapes most, and it is most commonly used as:
2) a clumsy, noncomittal way of expressing simple similarity.
1) Well, yes, I guess it would be fair to say that Bush's appropriation of power for the executive is not unlike the administration of Hitler's Germany, but that misses the point.
2) He looks not unlike Elijah Wood.
2) He looks not unlike Elijah Wood.
unlikely
Something not thinkable to happen.
However unlikely, it did happen.
unlike
Taking back your approval of something that's been said or done, or something posted online.
This term originates from Facebook, where you can publicly say you "like" something, and then have the option to take the "like" back. "Unlike" does not mean you dislike something.
This term originates from Facebook, where you can publicly say you "like" something, and then have the option to take the "like" back. "Unlike" does not mean you dislike something.
"I really like the shading and texture on this picture you drew of a man in a prison cell. Oh wait; the man is supposed to be me. Unlike."
Unlike
an expression used to indicate that you do not approve of whatever has just been said, or dislike it.
Originates from the ability to 'like' things on facebook and then 'unlike' them.
Originates from the ability to 'like' things on facebook and then 'unlike' them.
Guy 1: "Dude I just got the new Jonas Brothers album!"
Guy 2: "unlike..."
Guy 2: "unlike..."
Unlike
Origin: Button under Facebook status updates. Meaning: To change your mind quickly about something in an unfavorable way.
I liked the piece of art in the gallery at first, but then I took a closer look and instantly unliked it.
I thought I would buy that new dress, but when I saw the fabric up close I unliked it.
I thought I would buy that new dress, but when I saw the fabric up close I unliked it.