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improbability Synonyms

Another word for improbability

Choosing another word for improbability depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or condition of being unlikely to happen or be true.

Usage Example

"The sheer unlikelihood of winning the grand prize did not deter thousands of hopeful participants from buying tickets."

Strongest
unlikelihood
improbableness
implausibility
Strong
doubtfulness
dubiousness
incredibility

• noun (Context 2)

An unlikely event, circumstance, or statement.

Usage Example

"Critics noted that the novel's plot relied on a series of glaring improbabilities and convenient coincidences."

Strong
implausibility
long shot
Weak
fluke

Opposites of improbability

The opposite of improbability shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

probability
likelihood
certainty
plausibility
inevitability
credibility
fact
See all opposites of improbability

• Nearby Words

imprisoner
imprisonment
impro
improbability
improbable
improbably
impromptu

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Improbability. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/improbability
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