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 likelihood of closer Mason Miller being traded was never high, and it has seemingly been entirely extinguished as the team has played better in July and sat one game out of a National League playoff spot as of Saturday morning. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Seven people were charged for vandalism, though with Hearn’s case thrown out Friday, the likelihood of convictions in the remaining cases appears low. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Rain chances While there’s a chance for a fourth heat advisory Saturday the likelihood is lessening given rain is in the forecast. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

But the clock will start up again just soon as Ellison gets clearance to land … and the likelihood of a successful merger with WBD still looks to be at about 85%. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026