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 lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026

Parking lamps and daytime running lights that turn off or flicker unintentionally can increase the likelihood of a crash, according to the recall report. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably. — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

As such, the likelihood that the ceasefire will give way to full-scale war remains high, in our opinion. — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026