Looking for synonyms for long shot? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say long shot.
- Slim Chance
- Outside Chance
- Remote Possibility
- Dark Horse
- Underdog
- Long Odds
- Improbable Outcome
- Shot in the Dark
- Hail Mary
- Wild Card
Want to learn how to say long shot professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Slim Chance
Used to describe a situation with a very low probability of success.
- Example: “There’s only a slim chance that the startup will secure funding without a solid business plan.”
2. Outside Chance
Appropriate for a situation that has a small but not impossible chance of occurring.
- Example: “There’s an outside chance we could win the contract, but we’re up against major players.”
3. Remote Possibility
Used when the likelihood of an event occurring is very small.
- Example: “While there’s a remote possibility of market recovery this quarter, it’s wise to prepare for continued downturns.”
4. Dark Horse
Suitable for a competitor or candidate who is little known but unexpectedly wins or succeeds.
- Example: “She was considered a dark horse in the industry, but her innovative approach proved successful.”
5. Underdog
Used for a person or group in a competition who is expected to lose.
- Example: “Our company is the underdog in the bid, but we have a few innovative ideas that might prevail.”
6. Long Odds
Appropriate for situations where success is unlikely due to unfavorable odds.
- Example: “The team faced long odds in the international market, yet they managed to make significant sales.”
7. Improbable Outcome
Used when a result or success seems very unlikely to happen.
- Example: “Achieving a 50% market share in our first year is an improbable outcome, but we’re committed to trying.”
8. Shot in the Dark
Appropriate for a guess or attempt that is made with very little chance of success.
- Example: “Submitting our proposal to such a large client may seem like a shot in the dark, but it’s worth the effort.”
9. Hail Mary
Used particularly in American football, it refers to a desperate or last-ditch effort.
- Example: “Launching the product without market testing was a Hail Mary, hoping for immediate customer acceptance.”
10. Wild Card
Appropriate for an unpredictable or unforeseen factor in a situation.
- Example: “The sudden change in regulations is a wild card that could either benefit or hinder our project’s progress.”
