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

Zoom out: The likelihood of having triplets or more kids in a single pregnancy still increases with age. —Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024

There are good reasons to doubt the likelihood of a magic formula quickly ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Dr. Desch says. —Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024

Quitting smoking can reduce the likelihood of developing tonsil stones, while also benefiting your overall throat health. —Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024

By sector, financial services, life sciences, and health care face the highest likelihood of cyberattacks, according to over 1,500 cybersecurity leaders across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024