Synonyms of likelihood

likelihood

noun

ˈlī-klē-ˌhu̇d 

as in probability

the quality or state of being likely to occur

the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high

Synonyms & Similar Words

• probability
• possibility
• liability
• credibility
• plausibility
• reasonableness
• potentiality
• feasibility
• viability
• reasonability
• plausibleness
• feasibleness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• improbability
• unlikelihood
• unlikeliness
• impracticability
• dubiousness
• doubtfulness
• impracticality
• implausibility
• incredibility
• incredibleness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of likelihood

According to the Climate Prediction Center, there’s a 33% to 40% likelihood that Boise will see below normal-precipitation in October, November and December. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

In all likelihood, no athlete could take 10 years off and immediately compete in the NFL. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Find out where and when Some of the states are only within the low-likelihood portion of NOAA's forecast, meaning seeing the northern lights is not guaranteed. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Some with final removal orders also have legal protections against deportation to their countries of origin based on the likelihood they would be tortured or persecuted. — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026