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

The lights also have a high likelihood of visibility from most of Alaska. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Living in areas like metro Atlanta, which have more traffic and higher rates of theft, may increase the likelihood of claims, which in turn raises insurance prices. — Mckynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The goal of credit ratings is to provide a relative ranking system that reflects the likelihood that a company will pay its debt on time and in full. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

The circuit split increases the likelihood that the Supreme Court will take up the issue. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026