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

While maintaining the illumination needed for pilots and crews, these modes are intended to reduce the likelihood of detection by opposing forces using infrared sensors. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

If rates rise, your payments could increase as well, and there's a real likelihood of that happening in today's inflationary environment. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 June 2026

The Climate Prediction Center, a specialized branch of the National Weather Service, is expecting a greater likelihood for above-average temperatures for California in the second and third weeks of July. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026