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likeliness Synonyms

Another word for likeliness

Choosing another word for likeliness depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state, quality, or fact of being probable; probability or likelihood.

Usage Example

"Researchers calculated the likelihood of the volcano erupting within the next decade."

Strongest
likelihood
probability
Strong
plausibility
chance
prospect
odds

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being similar; resemblance or likeness (archaic or rare).

Usage Example

"Historians noted a striking likeness between the two ancient legal codes."

Strongest
likeness
resemblance
similarity
Strong
similitude

Opposites of likeliness

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

unlikeliness
unlikelihood
improbability
unlikeness
dissimilarity
implausibility
difference
disparity
See all opposites of likeliness

• Nearby Words

like
likeableness
likelihood
likeliness
likely
liken
likeness

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