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

Examples of likelihood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This momentum has led many economists to reconsider their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move, with growing doubts about the likelihood of further interest rate cuts as the economy races at full throttle. —Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024

This scenario could lead to a series of legal challenges, budget fights and political stalemates — increasing the likelihood of government shutdowns and partisan confrontations. —Axios, 17 Oct. 2024

Along with the cut, officials indicated the likelihood of another half point lopped off in the final two meetings of 2024, along with another full percentage point of cuts in 2025. —Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024

Up to 18 inches of rain is forecasted from Tampa to Orlando, with a high likelihood of significant inland flooding overnight. —NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024