eventuality

Definitions

A possible occurrence or outcome, especially one that is undesirable or unexpected.

The state or quality of being possible or contingent.

Examples

We have prepared a backup plan for every possible eventuality.

The company must consider the eventuality of a market downturn when planning its budget.

She packed extra supplies for the eventuality that they might get stranded in the mountains.

Synonyms

contingency possibility prospect likelihood outcome event occurrence

Antonyms

impossibility certainty unlikelihood improbability inevitability fact reality