foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fȯr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

1

: being such as may be reasonably anticipated

foreseeable problems

foreseeable consequences

2

: lying within the range for which forecasts are possible

in the foreseeable future

foreseeability

fȯr-ˌsē-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of foreseeable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The spat between Lawrence and Parsons was sparked by the former Cowboys pass rusher's suggestion that the franchise was incapable of winning a Super Bowl in the foreseeable future. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025

But there is time given that there is no realistic prospect of a Russian attack on another NATO member in the foreseeable future, given its experience in Ukraine and any sensible examination of Russian motives and thinking. —Anatol Lieven, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025

Because while two-time champion Tiger Woods, out for the foreseeable future following a fresh injury setback, has not featured at TPC Sawgrass since 2019, another former mainstay of the Stadium Course is re-emerging from its woods to torment players. —Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025

Shockwaves from the layoffs at various government agencies are expected to continue into the foreseeable future, and a host of government buildings could soon be sold as well. —Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing foreseeable

• in/for the foreseeable future

Rhymes for foreseeable

• agreeable
• disagreeable
• unenviable
• unforeseeable
• friable

Legal Definition

foreseeable

adjective

fore·​see·​able fōr-ˈsē-ə-bəl 

: such as reasonably can or should be anticipated : such that a person of ordinary prudence would expect to occur or exist under the circumstances

a foreseeable risk

the foreseeable expenses

a foreseeable plaintiff

foreseeably adverb