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

In global markets, every unnecessary dollar of cost reduces the likelihood that an African exporter wins the next order. — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

But none of that would likely matter in all likelihood if the Democrats don't hold their ground elsewhere. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

All of these factors reduce the likelihood that an average cancer patient in Nigeria survives after their diagnosis. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 25 July 2026

Vakil said intermittent warfare was the likelihood in the foreseeable future. — Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026