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

For the foreseeable future, though, Taco Tuesdays will be a little less tasty for Keck and countless other superfans across the country. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025

One thing’s for sure—their every outfit will be all over our feeds for the foreseeable future. —Olivia Allen, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025

The former South Carolina standout is one of the team’s pillar players, and he and Brown are expected to lead the defense for the foreseeable future. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025

If the 2023 Cy Young award winner is truly down, then newly signed Max Fried will likely get the ball on Opening Day with a new job description as the ace of the New York Yankees for the foreseeable future. —James O'Connell, Chicago Tribune, 10 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